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It means that the horse was relaxed and loose throughout his entire body, not holding his breath in any tension and cantering without slamming his legs down; free, forward, flowing.
Loosened core means you will shift more in your hips atop the saddle which the horse feels against his spine. Using your abs to hold a strong core makes your seat and hips move with his movement holding still in the saddle so he feels the weight dispersed throughout the saddle.
@@Its_ur_bestie_33 great question! Unfortunately though I do not know the answer. I'm only familiar with English riding saddles and this style of riding shown in video which is typically for events such as jumping and dressage.
I feel the horse that I practice with is so fast when trotting. Is it because I did not sufficiently squeeze my thighs? would you mean squeezing the knees do not steer the horse, instead this can tell the horse to slow down? thanks
This is exactly what my horse does! Great timing on this video popping up in my feed. I’ve been working on the halt/rein back randomly whilst hacking out because he’s usually quite relaxed on hack days.
I can't believe I didn't know about you until last night. I've ridden on and off for over sixty years and I cannot abide the shift in equestrian sports from intimate partnership to cheap entertainment. I can't even recognize "modern" competitive dressage as dressage of the classical school. I'm not at all surprised by the current scandal. Horses are being pushed too young. Riders have weird seats and hard hands, and the horses don't look like flexion and balance are centered. I've never had the financial capacity to own or share board, but I would give almost literally anything to be able to train with someone like you who understands equestrian sports are centered on the equine rather than the rider and audiences looking to be entertained. It's an uphill battle against current fashion, and I'm grateful you are standing for our beautiful sport and the brilliant creatures who make it possible.
Maybe adding getting rid of the ELITE horse people who think they are better than the average trail rider. Its so sad seeing these young girls looking down on others. I know mommy and daddy are paying for EVERYTHING yet they feel the pedestal they're on is way above others! I am a farrier and see it constantly!!
What a remarkable video. Thank you JJ for your courage and generosity in sharing your experience with us in this difficult time. Your positivity and compassion for horses is truly inspiring. Your advice is gold.
From what I recall, Bridging Reins was a standard and still is for riding racing Thoroughbreds. We used to set the bridge on the neck to avoid pulling(which means GO in that world) and to help balance if sky riding. I have never heard of Dressage using such a method and found this interesting because it does keep one centered and balanced, although utilized bit differently for Dressage riding.
I really enjoyed hearing this, classical riders do need to compete to be ambassadors for the horse and other riders . When I watch your videos on RU-vid it is so encouraging and they make me think alot about the horse and myself riding.
I’m just starting to get that feeling of my horse really coming under the body and freeing up the front end. He’s a big warmblood/TBx and has lovely paces, but can get a bit like a freight train dragging you on the shoulder. My timing isn’t always the best with keeping the left hind coming. He is also extremely offended by too much rein contact. Do you have any tips on getting my timing better and what exactly the hands should be doing in that moment of half half? I tend to give a little squeeze with the inside rein and then soften as I put the leg on to ask the left hind for more. Thanks so much for your helpful videos!
Hi! This is a BIG question without a simple answer (dressage in a nutshell LOL) But, this is why we created the Academy, so you could find answers! The entire Connection category would be helpful to you - there are over 25 videos there and I think for you specifically, the Helga videos could be interesting as well as any of the Straightness, Lateral Work & Suppleness videos. As for your timing, it's a matter of learning to feel it. It can be helpful to have a friend call out which hind leg is coming off the ground so you start to learn to feel that and can aid in time. In all of JJ's videos she calls out when to aid so again, those videos mentioned, as well as all of the others in the Academy, would help. Lastly, watch the full-length video you can find here on YT on Posting Trot and Half Halts with Gideon, there is some info on what to do with the hands in that one. Hope that helps!
Fascinating story. I've always wondered about the logistics of flying horses & I enjoyed hearing about some of the background detail. I loved to hear the vigilance you invest in caring for all the aspects of their health. And I loved that you finished up with a homage to the trust & generosity of our magnificent equine friends & acknowledged that you have worked thru some guilt over the travelling. Makes me think you must be, above all the knowledge & skill, a good woman at heart too!! And what a full exciting life you lead. Hello from down town here at The Mornington Peninsula, outside of Melbourne, Vic, Australia! Oh the beauty of sharing your story from far far away! Thankyou ❤
