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#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I could have mentioned that! #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I find it's easy to do it on the long side the first few times because you have a lot of time to really set yourself up (ie, do a few strides of sitting trot, do your half halt) and then a lot of time to establish your forward rhythm. It also lets you not have to worry about bending until the horse gets the idea of what you're asking for.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#That said, when you do finally start asking for the full down transition it can be easier to do it from a circle (15m or 10 if you and your horse are comfortable with it). It forces the horse to balance herself to a certain extent, making it hard for her to tank. Also, you can use the wall to help you in your down transition.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#Morgan1981 wrote:Annie I agree that this is a great exercise to get the horse more engaged from behind but I also want to add that you you can do this anywhere in the arena. #ed_op#BR#ed_cl#
#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#You're putting words in my mouth. I never said they were born with perfect pace and balance. What I said was that they were built for the job. Of course there are some really hideous warmbloods, but as a general rule they are bred to have the body for the task. Emma and my guy have an uphill battle - as I mentioned they have very long backs, and they're both a little bum high (horsecrazy - not trying to pick on your very cute horse, I'm just saying this because issues like these transitions are going to be a bit harder for her). I am actually looking back at some picks - #ed_op#A href="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/viewtopic.php?t=13093"#ed_cl#http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/viewtopic.php?t=13093#ed_op#/A#ed_cl# - and they have very similar conformation. Xena - if you think life is hard with a properly built warmblood I think you should try riding a long backed, bum high TB! #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#This point is hardly exclusive to warmbloods. There are TBs for whom it is much easier to do balanced transitions from behind. There is a reason why Anky has 3 and 4 year olds who go 50x better than anything I'll ever sit on - it is their breeding. They are bred for the quality and balance of their gaits and their ability to use their back end properly. Yes, they need to be ridden properly, but it is just easier for them. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I have ridden horses who can do a proper downward transition staying through, and they certainly don't do it by themselves. Given the opportunity, even the most naturally blessed horses I have ridden will do sloppy on-the-forehand, nose poked out transitions. But there is a reason why, when asked properly they can do it in 3 tries, whereas my current horse just CAN'T.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#xena_n_joss wrote:#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#boy you guys, those big WBs arnt born with perfect pace and balance. And you certainly cant just hop on one and expect it to move perfect. WB's are hue animals and yes, they may be built more sporty for jumping or dressage but it takes a ton of work to get them that way. Just go look at a WB that has not been worked in over a year. Do you thing its perfectly muscled? Nope, WB's more than any other horse, because of their size, are in training and working constantly.
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