In this video, Cooley and I will show you how to get started with the half-pass in the walk. I will talk about the different aids you’ll need to apply as you and your horse begin to explore this lateral movement together. You and your horse should be reasonably comfortable with the leg yield, shoulder-in, and haunches-in in the walk before you start with the half-pass. As always, I invite you to watch with an open mind, to take in what is useful to you and to expand your toolbox according to your level of experience.
Watch and you will find answers to the following questions:
1. What are the weight aids for the half-pass in the walk?
2. What are the rein and leg aids for the half-pass in the walk?
3. How can I help balance my horse in the half-pass in the walk?
What is a half-pass?
The half-pass is a lateral movement in dressage in which the horse moves forward and sideways at the same time. The horse is bent in the direction of travel, slightly around the rider's inside leg. The half-pass is essentially a travers ridden on a diagonal line instead of along the wall.
What is the difference between a half-pass and leg-yield?
In the leg-yield, the horse is fairly straight or bent slightly away from the direction of travel. In the half-pass, the horse is bent towards the direction of travel, which is physically much more difficult for the horse.
In which gaits is the half-pass ridden?
Although described as a movement ridden mostly in trot or canter in some of the official descriptions, I’d like to encourage you to learn all the lateral movements - leg yield, shoulder-in, haunches-in (travers/renvers) and half-pass - in the walk before progressing with them in the trot and canter. The rider will need to execute a lot of detailed ‘micro-aids' with precision and perfect timing, and I find it hugely beneficial for all those who are unfamiliar with these concepts to take the time and learn the aid system in the slower gait of the walk. You will deepen your understanding of the lateral aids necessary to support your horse in these movements kindly, fairly and effectively which will make the whole process so much more fun for both you and your horse.
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Horse: Cooley (Windchase KilCooley), 12-year-old gelding, Irish Sport Horse. Background: Imported from Ireland; formerly ridden and competed as a three-day-eventer. Health: Continuous, thoughtful management of stomach problems/ulcers, bouts of colic as well as arthritis in his hocks. Training: Careful Dressage and ground training while taking into consideration former shoulder injury/surgery.
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California-based Dressage trainer, instructor, clinician and life coach, Katja Elk, provides gentle training solutions for riders and horses of all backgrounds.
“Over the course of my life, I have been fortunate enough to learn from many amazing human and equine teachers. In my videos, I share tips and pointers with people interested in expanding their knowledge about foundational Dressage and different types of groundwork. You will see me work with horses of various breeds, levels and backgrounds, highlighting parts of the journey we call work-in-progress with our equine partners. None of the shown clips are flawless, but they are honest attempts to show you ways to nurture a kind, joyful and productive relationship with your horses as you are exploring the finer points of Dressage and groundwork.”
Katja applies the concept of a friendly, trust-based, two-way communication system to riding Dressage, work-in-hand as well as groundwork such as halter-work, longeing/lungeing and longlining.
Additionally, Katja, a Martha Beck certified master life coach, works with people who are looking for relief from anxiety, depression and/or other challenges in their lives.
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5 окт 2024
