by jax » Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:21 pm
#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Hard to explain, really. With upwards, you are dictating the speed and loft with your seatbones. For example, when I am walking and I want an upwards to trot, I will move/push like how I would move in the trot itself. So, rather than lighten and relax, drive with the legs and make the horse go with your movement, if that makes sense. Open the door for the horse with the reins, and let your seat dictate the pace.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#For extended, again you give more movement and loft with your seat, while driving with the legs and containing/elevating/allowing the front end with the bit.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#There is a time for you to go with the horse's movement, but there is also a time for you to make the horse go with your movement.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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