The Fruit of the Half-Halt. The half-halt is like a musical chord played in endless variations. The degree to which each of the components of the half-halt is applied will determine the horse’s response. The half-halt provides the horse with important information. It can be a request from the rider to increase the quality of…
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The Half-Halt in Canter. Applying the half-halt in canter provides a unique opportunity for the rider to synchronize with the horse’s rhythm. The moment in the stride when the horse pulls the rider deepest into the saddle is the moment when the rider can apply a half-halt. The horse will affect its own half-halt as…
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Good Hands. Good hands can only come from a steady seat with flexible hip, knee and ankle joints to absorb the rhythmic motion of the horse. From level shoulders, each arm falls down with elbows bent to present a straight line from elbow through the forearm and hand and rein to the bit, thus providing…
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