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Here is one more exercise to work on: ● ● ● ● ● ● Trot a 20m circle. Make a transition to walk anywhere on the circle, keeping the leg on and push the hind leg through to the front leg, imagine riding the hind legs into the space between the front legs. Don’t forget to use a forward thinking hand – do not block the hind leg action by pulling on the rein but maintain a good elastic contact. Walk for 5 steps and then ride forward to trot again. Repeat this several times around the circle. Then move on to just 3 walk steps each time and repeat several times. Repeating this exercise will help develop an improved trot with greater impulsion and longitudinal suppleness – you are looking for an increased moment of suspension where the horse is taking more weight on his hindquarters, slowing the tempo but maintaining rhythm to ultimately achieve improved impulsion. This can only happen if he is allowed to lift under the saddle and lighten the front-end, the contact should lighten a little – if it becomes heavier then he is balancing on your hand and not taking the weight on his hind-quarters. If this happens then go back to the earlier stages of the above exercise and ensure you are not allowing him to balance on your hand by maintaining a quick and light leg aid into a supple and forward thinking contact. In simple terms, use your leg to maintain activity and don’t pull back! The next steps from here are to develop improved straightness and ultimately a greater degree of collection through stages five and six of the scales of training. Good luck with your homework! In the next issue… Scales 5 & 6 - Straightness & Collection ● ● ● Once established, continue with the transition to walk but only for one step this time, repeat this several times around the circle. Your horse should be getting the idea of what is coming so you can use this anticipation as an opportunity to refine your aids. Now start to ride a transition from trot to walk but just before he walks ride away in trot – repeat this several times. Trying these exercises? Share your pictures with us on Facebook for a comment from Tom! @Northantshorsetradermagazine Forward thinking hand… ● Use the moment from the ‘almost walk’ to trot to really exaggerate the push from behind – don’t rush him but keep a light and active leg aid to encourage a quick and active hind leg action from your horse. The horse Tom is riding in the photos in this article is called ‘The Good Omen’ (stable name Nemo), he is owned by Jo Holmes-Cole BHSII from Oakham and is working well at Novice level dressage with good potential to work up the grades. He can be a bit cheeky and self-opinionated at times and has earned himself the social media tag #naughtynemo! JANE BOULTON PET WASH Horse Rugs, Boots, Numnahs etc. Cleaning & Repairs Zips For Jackets & Clothing Plus Heavy Duty Mending Pet Bedding Cleaning Speedy Professional Service Equine Facilitated Mindfulness Workshops 20 th July & 19 th August Venue: Desborough, Northamptonshire In fabulous surroundings enjoy the unique experiences of cultivating mindful self-awareness through equine assisted therapy 25 T: 07866 889280 01858 525509 fb: Jane Boulton Rug Wash e: janeboultonrugwash@btinternet.com 07802 317852 ginnypatterson44@gmail.com Ginnypatterson.co.uk
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