The key to a well balanced horse. 

Would you like a more responsive horse?  You already own it! You just need to help him realize it. Discover your ability to become the leader it takes to make your horse the partner you want.  It is recommended that the rider be able to comfortably walk and trot for this clinic.

Topics:

 

 GROUNDWORK

Establish hind quarter yield

Establish lateral softness

Establish vertical softness

Establish a soft back up

Establish a forehand yield (front end around the hind)

 

  

MOUNTED

Introduction to the three leg positions

Lateral softness

Lateral softness with hind quarter yield

Vertical Flexion “Soft Feel”

Carrying vertical flexion into the walk
Carrying vertical flexion from a walk into a back-up
Yielding the forehand (the “Turn around”!)

You are a changed rider!



Trust:
The “Hook-on”
Desensitize to your tools



Confidence:
Head down
Independent seat
 

Leadership/ Respect:
“Circle –up” (Loenging with a purpose)
Teaching your horse to “Park”
The “rock back” stop
 

Setting boundaries:
Back-up with lead rope and body language
Establish hind quarter yield
The “perfect circle”
 

Communicating clearly:
Establish lateral softness
Lineless Driving
Transitions
Trailer Loading