In Hand Tutorials
Starting Pattern 2 with Warmblood-type horses
Bookmark (1) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Is your warmblood struggling with Pattern 2 — counter shoulders-in and travers? The old Baroque way was built for different horses. Here’s what to do instead. The classical one-two pattern — shoulders-in to counter shoulders-in — is the foundation of everything:...
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Mounted Jaw Flexions – First Look
Bookmark (3) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me In this video, Rupert gives a first look at how to soften the horse’s mouth from the saddle, using gentle jaw flexions and micro-releases. You’ll see how he works quietly with the reins and, when needed, with a light touch at...
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Starting with the Double Bridle In Hand
Bookmark (1) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Many riders see the double bridle as something mysterious or intimidating, but for the horse it is often surprisingly comfortable. In this tutorial, we look at how to introduce the double bridle gently and effectively — starting from the ground, where...
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Spanish Walk – Part 3: Extending the reach
Bookmark (4) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me In this third part of our Spanish Walk series, we pick up where we left off—moving from isolated steps to a clearer, more rhythmic walk with alternating front legs. Our horse is gaining confidence, and now it’s all about helping him...
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Spanish Walk – Part 2: From Single Steps to Alternating Legs
Bookmark (4) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me In this follow-up to our Spanish Walk introduction, we show you how to take your horse from offering just one leg to beginning alternate steps with rhythm and confidence. The horse in this video is not yet confirmed, but he’s made...
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Starting the Spanish Walk – Teaching a New Movement from Scratch
Bookmark (4) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me In this tutorial, Rupert demonstrates how to introduce the Spanish Walk to a horse who’s new to the movement—but not new to training. Step by step, you’ll see how to safely develop the cues, move from a tap behind to a...
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