Any tips for travers and half pass

[Quartz]

Hi can anyone give me any tips on a good half pass? I don't understand why I can't get my horse to do this. I know he is capable as has competed at a high level (obviously not with me). I am fine with the shoulders but once I try and get his hips moving its a different story!! I am using spurs, but he just doesn't seem to feel my leg action at all!!! Can I use a dressage whip as well just to get him listeining? I am quite petite and know my legs are not the strongest, but still it is quite ridiculous!!! Thanks

 

[Farma]

Do you have a dressage instructor that can help you see whats going wrong?

Have a look at this website for tips - i found it really helpful!

http://www.classicaldressage.net/members/lesson_pages/half_pass.html

 

[Quartz]

My dressage instructor just seems very frustrated with me!! Driving me nuts also as I know we are both capable. Just don't know why he won't listein to my leg aid. Then I get all tense and this causes havoc with his neck and shoulder position. Nightmare!!!