Transitions: Big Thanks to Milliepops and Teddyt

[dwi]

I put your advice into practice tonight and the difference was immense. Our walk/halt transitions were 100% better. Might sound very basic but I was so pleased. At least now when we go to our first dressage test in a few weeks time we won't be stopping with Lil's chin resting on the judges bonnet!

 

[teddyt]

Fab! Glad it helped and you noticed a big difference in just one session. Good luck in your first test. (one of my horses likes locking onto the boards in canter and trying to jump them- still working on that one!)

 

[dwi]

lol, don't suggest that to her. I fully intend to stay inside the boards!

 

[milliepops]

Haha Only just seen this, damn forum bumping posts Glad it helped - best of luck for your dressage comp

 

[Hippona]

Morning guys--- yep, thanks from me too.....took the young 'un out last night for a hack and practised the advice given.....managed walk-halt transistions with my bum and back! Look- no hands

Seriously- thanks for the advice peeps

 

[picolenicole]

Oh i missed what sounds like a good post, I find it hard to get my 5 year old to stand. What was the advise?? Please!!!

 

[Kub]

Ditto, can we have link to the original thread pleasy?

 

[picolenicole]

Found it, going to try it tonight http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=361749

 

[teddyt]

It is sooooo much nicer to ride a horse that is trained from the seat and weight aids, with minimal hand. You keep a contact but the idea is not to pull. Im really pleased people found the advice helpful as i firmly believe it makes for a happier, more comfortable horse. Generally you also need less severe bits/tack, because the horse is physically trained to stop without pulling on the mouth. Over time the horse becomes habituated to increased pressure if you use too much rein and this often leads to more severe bitting, etc.

 

[milliepops]

High Five, teddyt!!