Horse Riding Lessons - How To Improve Your Horses Transitions

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  • čas přidán 17. 02. 2022
  • In this horse riding lesson, I explain how I stopped blocking my horse in the transition to canter. In the comments of one of my videos, I was asked to help Linda stop "lifting her hands up in the canter transition" which was telling her horse to stop when she wanted the canter. I take you through how I teach a young horse to go forward into the transition and I start with the walk and move up to trot and canter. This is now an integral part of my horse training and my dressage exercises. I hope you try it and see how useful it is 😊
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Komentáře • 66

  • @BasicHorseTraining
    @BasicHorseTraining  Před 2 lety +4

    This simple hack will have your horse doing soft forward transitions in no time. It's really easy but you need to make it a habit!

  • @martybontumasi5058
    @martybontumasi5058 Před 18 dny

    I've never heard this strategy before, and I love it. Going to try in my lessons. Thank you, Josie!

  • @channingblue5889
    @channingblue5889 Před 7 měsíci +2

    This helps so much. I worked on this with my trainer this weekend. I tend to pull back when I ask for my transitions and my poor horse tolerates me! I love how you show both good and bad.

  • @simonshusse
    @simonshusse Před 9 měsíci +1

    Tricky one this is, reintroducing something that ALL students spend sometimes years to obliterate from their riding - throwing away the reins. You're not throwing them away, you're not telling us to throw them away but still... it's a tricky one. But this is the best horse training channel on CZcams so I hope ppl are paying attention to the details of what you are saying because it works. Thanks, cheers! ^.^

  • @lindav3747
    @lindav3747 Před 2 lety +2

    I am most anxious to try this - I have never thought of how I must be blocking him. -- “give my hands ,…ask”. This makes sense.

  • @hannibruhngrann9211
    @hannibruhngrann9211 Před 2 lety +2

    From ALL the people, I've watched during the years, -you're, by far, the BEST pedagouge of them all..!!😃
    Because -it takes a certain skill, to simplify things..!!
    And -you're incredibly excellent, in doing this!!
    Love every simple video you make!
    However -I wish you'd switch into bitless riding!!
    You'll gain a, much much, more honest contact with your horsies!!
    More and more people are, thank God, riding -and competing, riding bitless..!!
    As Rick Gore/Think Like A Horse says: If your horse responds to the pressure/release, in the ropehalter
    You can ride the horse in the ropehalter. It's as simple as that.
    Of course, you start out, in a smaller area, riding 8 circles.
    But -it's doable for each and everyone!!🥰🐎💞

  • @kmiklaszewski
    @kmiklaszewski Před 2 lety +3

    Another great video. I always think of slightly pushing my elbows forearms and fists forward into a wall or stiff cushion. I Sometimes explain it to people as if you’re holding two umbrellas that are open in a strong wind and you are trying to push the umbrellas forward into the wind so that the wind cannot push the umbrellas back. It also helps to know or realize that your core Has to be slightly stronger than the force that your horse is going forward in whatever gait He/she is in.

    • @BasicHorseTraining
      @BasicHorseTraining  Před 2 lety +2

      That is a fabulous analogy and I am unashamedly going to steal it so I hope that is ok

  • @CK-uh4wq
    @CK-uh4wq Před rokem

    I love that you showed this at the walk !

  • @christinafragis7224
    @christinafragis7224 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video - very well explained!!

  • @janeatonsquarecallicott19

    Really helpful Josie. Thank you so much! I'm learning so much from you and love your short videos.

  • @rajeevbhardwaj8514
    @rajeevbhardwaj8514 Před 6 měsíci

    Quite informative and useful demonstration,pl upload such more videos thanks

  • @DARKhorses73
    @DARKhorses73 Před 2 lety +1

    Such a great channel. 👍🏽

  • @spaziocasainterioare1656
    @spaziocasainterioare1656 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this video!!! Thank you so much!!!!

  • @carlyfenton-wyrick1560
    @carlyfenton-wyrick1560 Před 2 lety +1

    I will have to try this, I tend to try to take up contact before going forward and he get's confused. I love your videos, thank you!

  • @Amira79
    @Amira79 Před 2 lety +1

    That was a great help, thank you. 🥰 I've just got ready in my training to improve my transitions, so it was a perfect timing.

  • @timandersonhorsetraining

    Great tip. Thank you.

  • @staceyarbelo4255
    @staceyarbelo4255 Před 2 lety +1

    This was helpful thank you.

  • @jessjones8592
    @jessjones8592 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Josey.. My boy does this wobbly thing from trot to canter... It's funny... He's part Morgan and really not gaited.. So trying to get it better. Thanks for this video!!

  • @drronashapiro5737
    @drronashapiro5737 Před 2 lety

    Thank you!

  • @barbaraleighroberts5561

    🇬🇧 love your videos. Good information 👍

  • @spaziocasainterioare1656

    Hello! Have you done the downward transitions video? I love so much your videos and I am about to start on this task!! Thank you so so muc!!

  • @faris9778
    @faris9778 Před 2 lety

    Great clear helpful video
    Did u talk about how to not grip with your knees in one of ur videos

  • @alisalarson4196
    @alisalarson4196 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi, love your helpful videos. So as you “give” do you simultaneously ask with the leg, or does the leg come on a split second before (or vice versa)? Thank you!!!

    • @BasicHorseTraining
      @BasicHorseTraining  Před 2 lety +1

      The leg comes on a split second after you give the rein. This is so the horse has somewhere to "go"

  • @leearellano5303
    @leearellano5303 Před měsícem

    Do you just give your hands and ask or do you also squeeze or kick? Thank you!

  • @KingsMom831
    @KingsMom831 Před 2 lety +1

    Came by to see my man Spider🥰

    • @BasicHorseTraining
      @BasicHorseTraining  Před 2 lety +1

      Hellooooooo!!! I have missed you Kings Mom831 - It is so nice to see you here. 💖

    • @KingsMom831
      @KingsMom831 Před 2 lety

      @@BasicHorseTraining same here! I’m in the middle of moving so that’s why I haven’t had as much time for viewing CZcams. It’s so great to see you both too!!😁💛

  • @annieberrier6712
    @annieberrier6712 Před 2 lety

    Greetings. Love your videos! I’m curious as why your horse seems so uncomfortable with the bit in this particular video? Thanks.

    • @BasicHorseTraining
      @BasicHorseTraining  Před 2 lety +1

      Annie I make it a rule that I don't watch the videos after I publish them - I am far too self-critical and would probably remove them 🙄 so I'm not sure in this instance. But I know that when Spider is finding something difficult or he is learning something new or the work is hard for him, he does become a little "busy" in the mouth. This could be the answer to your question. 🙂

  • @juliecramer7768
    @juliecramer7768 Před rokem

    Can you do a video where you explain how to “warn” the horse you are going to do something?

    • @BasicHorseTraining
      @BasicHorseTraining  Před rokem

      Hey Julie try this one 😊
      Horse Riding Lessons - The Half Halt
      czcams.com/video/PABb0MR9DA0/video.html

  • @katiekayla1
    @katiekayla1 Před rokem

    How do you fix the super annoying chomping on the bit ???? I struggle with this on my 4 yr old… Your horse is also doing it as well I noticed every time you halt and are talking. Will it eventually go away on its own? I dont use a drop noseband as I personally feel the anxiety or tension will only surface some place else

  • @meetandcode
    @meetandcode Před 2 lety +1

    Let me see... so the way it goes, 1) loose reins 2)ask for whatever -trot, canter- and 3) tighten reins; is this correct? Thanks!

    • @BasicHorseTraining
      @BasicHorseTraining  Před 2 lety +2

      You need to give the rein in the transition so the horse can lengthen his neck, step under with his hinds and lift his back. The aim is to make the giving of the rein a habitual move and then when you have that you just “think” give the rein and your body should relax your hands/arms giving the horse somewhere to go. As he steps into the transition he will fill the rein so you don’t tighten them. In the video I put my hands forward and then I say I bring them back and I should have elaborated and said back to “neutral”. Does that help you?

  • @ReinertsenEquestrian
    @ReinertsenEquestrian Před 2 lety +1

    hi josie, my boy struggles with taking the bit too far down when using the release before the transition and hollowing his back the opposite way/ falling onto his forehand rather than stepping under himself. He tends to be a very wiggly ride in general and finding steady contact is difficult. I do find his transitions to be more on point and smooth if I just ride him with a "western" style rein and very little contact but then his gaits are slow and lack any impulsion. our goal is jumping, as he really does love to jump but because his contact and transitions are so sticky we are struggling to move forward in our jumping training. any suggestions? thank you!
    ps) we actually work on this specific transition exercise you show here as part of our warm up before a ride and it does help a bit but there isn't any consistency in his understanding

    • @BasicHorseTraining
      @BasicHorseTraining  Před 2 lety +2

      Hi Kristi, I half halt and "hold" my horses with my core before I do the release. This stops them from falling on their face which is my term for falling on the forehand. I don't think I can convey in words exactly what I do so I will make a video and show it. Thank you so much for your comment 🙂 PS I have done a video on the half-halt so here is the link in case you haven't seen it. czcams.com/video/PABb0MR9DA0/video.html

  • @katiehope6852
    @katiehope6852 Před 2 lety

    I have a young green horse who’s starting to canter under saddle. She rushes and gets the incorrect lead. Do you have any suggestions as I’m giving the rein in canter but it’s hard because then she rushes.

  • @christinanelson2326
    @christinanelson2326 Před 2 lety

    Hello I am struggling with transitions down from canter to trot. Can you make a video explaining down transitions please

    • @BasicHorseTraining
      @BasicHorseTraining  Před 2 lety

      What part are you struggling with Christina?

    • @christinanelson2326
      @christinanelson2326 Před 2 lety

      @@BasicHorseTraining when transitioning down from canter to a trot it isn't a smooth transition. I bounce a lot and start to lose balance when transitioning to a trot or I end up going from a canter straight to a walk. I am currently in lessons but I like to watch videos to help me improve.

  • @kylechapman131
    @kylechapman131 Před 10 měsíci

    I have 7 old named Beauty did this

  • @dockamangir
    @dockamangir Před 2 lety

    So what about half halts before transitions? Should it be before or after this giving rein?

    • @BasicHorseTraining
      @BasicHorseTraining  Před 2 lety +1

      Great question Maryam, we always give a half-halt before and after every transition. So half-halt (are your listening) give the rein and aid to go, half-halt (are you listening) 🙂

    • @dockamangir
      @dockamangir Před 2 lety

      @@BasicHorseTraining thank you so much! I love that ( are you listening) concept!😉😊

  • @juliecramer7768
    @juliecramer7768 Před 2 lety

    Yesterday My horse kept throwing her head up when I asked her to trot. I’m not sure why . Can you give advice?

    • @BasicHorseTraining
      @BasicHorseTraining  Před 2 lety

      Oh Julie ... this is one of those horrible "it depends" answers. Throwing the head up is usually a symptom of something and as I can't see you and your horse it is hard to answer. So it depends on what the cause is. Make sure you have a good saddle fit and your horse doesn't have any pain anywhere. If you have only just started doing this exercise and she is now throwing her head I would guess that you have been blocking her in the transitions for a little while. It may take some time for her to feel that she now has the freedom to reach out and go forward. I could be completely wrong too as I said its hard as I'm not able to see what is happening.

    • @juliecramer7768
      @juliecramer7768 Před 2 lety +1

      @@BasicHorseTraining Okay thank you!

  • @brucewaters2086
    @brucewaters2086 Před 2 lety

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