Randi Thompson. Trots. Contact/on the aids/on the bit. 6th time. Training level. Dressage
Channel: Randi Thompson
Date: 06/05/2015

"Contact.  It's really all about the connection between you and your horse.  As riders, we strive to keep an even feel on both sides of the rein at the same time we ask the horse to seek the connection of the rein by stepping up more from behind.  This can be confusing to both the horse and the rider. but is part of the training process.  Now you can watch what happens as we ask Ani to stay connected for the 6th time at the trot. Little by little Ani is excepting being "on the aids" and is stepping up into the contact from Trudy's legs. She is starting to look like a dressage horse!  (or any horse been ridden in connection)  Now you can see the process we are using to take Ani to the next level."

This was an exciting day for Ani.  Trudy brought her to another farm to ride so she could start preparing her for going to a dressage show.   The good news is that Trudy was able to keep Ani more connected than ever, even with all the distractions. 

Can you see how important suppling a horse is?  It is how we can keep them paying attention and with a little practice, is how they are able to understand how to come from the riders leg aids into the rein contact.  Try this on your horse and tell us how it works for you.

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