The bend is approaching and you begin preparing both you and your horse to ride straight and accurately through the turn. However, as you ‘shift’ your seat bones into ‘position’ your horse begins, well, almost side stepping… The further you get through the turn, the further your horse is from the path you had planned; in fact, he has derailed…
The half-halt should be one of the earliest things that riders learn to master when learning to ride their horse. It is a vital part of riding well and being able to perform accurate, balanced movements with your horse. However, while many riders understand the concept of the half-halt in theory, unfortunately, the carrying out of the actual movement leaves…
The half halt is possibly one of the most important, and yet most under-utilised tools, particularly where novice riders are concerned. This week’s lessons are designed to make you more conscious of how often you are using your half halt and improving every ride by doing so. So, firstly, why do we use the half halt? The half halt can…
