How to Half halt at the Canter
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Many riders struggle with the half-halt, especially at the canter! Some horses want to rush and “run through” the half-halts, whereas other horses tend to break into the trot the moment that the rider half-halts. Here are some tips for effective half-halts at the canter!
What is the correct timing of the half halt?
It is extremely important to half halt when the mane is flying up. This is when the hind legs are on the ground. Half halting at the wrong moment when the front legs of the horse are on the ground will cause the horse to go on the forehand and often the horse will break into the trot or speed up and go on the forehand.
What is a half-halt?
A half-halt is a gathering up of energy from the hind leg through the back and to the hand. It is a moment where the rider gathers the energy of the horse so that you can do something with that energy. To ride a half-halt:
Tighten lower abs- still follow the motion of the horse, but just a little less
Close the legs - how much depends on the horse but enough leg that the horse does not slow down or stop!
Intermittent squeezes with the outside rein when the mane is flying up - be sure not to just pull!
How much seat leg and hand really depends on the horse. A lazy horse will need more legs in a half halt for “energizing half-halts. A hot horse will need more rein and seat in a half-halt.
What if the horse doesn’t listen to the half halt?
Small circles and turns are always a great way to regulate the speed at the canter and get the horse to come back and slow down. Pulling back on 2 reins does not work! A great exercise is to ride down the long side in the medium center and use a 10-meter circle in the corner at the end of the long side to bring the horse back and re-collect the horse from the medium. Shoulder fore and a little bend can help to bring the horse back after a medium canter and this also helps to keep the horse uphill and engaged when you bring them back!
Common Mistakes in Half Halts:
- Rider leans forward - it is especially important at the canter that the rider is sitting back on the hind end for the half halts to help the horse engage and lower the hind end.
- Incorrect timing of the half halt - the half-halt must happen on the up stride of the canter
- Half halts that last too long - the half halt must not last longer than one stride. Although you can repeat the half-halt several strides in a row!
- Too much rein - many riders forget the importance of the seat and the leg in the half halt!
- Horse runs through the half halt - make a small circle or a downward transition to get the point across. Repeat until the horse is willing to listen to a lighter and softer aid.
Halfhalt when the mane goes up 👍🏼 love that because everyone can coordinate that !
Wow A you are a fab teacher as you explain the small details in simple language and also cllearly demonstrate the very subtle ways to improve riding our beautiful horses - thank you
Love your riding & your positivity toward amateurs. This is so elementary, but I'd love a video on the full halt, when/how to ask without pulling, and how to get a balance halt on all 4 legs, from walk, trot & canter. Thank you
Awww thank you so much for explaining the slight difference in between a hot and cold horse
What a clear and organised way of teaching you have!
Hi Amelia, I've never knew that you Half halt when the mane is up... really helpful, thanks! 👍🏼 .... love yr shirt btw ❤️
Very explicit, thank you, Amelia.
Knowing to do the aid when the forehand is up very helpful.
I find your Dressage videos to be one of the best. Your explanations are broken down with guidelines to follow. Adjusting for each horse and riders needs. Thank you!
The mane trick is great!!
This is great! Love the mane reference! Thank you :)
I'll never be doing this - I trail ride and don't own a horse but I'm trying to look like you on horse!!! Every now and then I do have some lessons and it does help, even on a trail horse!
This videos is extremely useful to help me how to do halfhalt and corrected to building a horse down transition
Wow, what a difference this has made to my 'pirouette canter'. Very well explained.
This is brilliant !! Half halting when the mane’s up is game changing !! ( for me anyway....didn’t know that ! 😮) love your videos so much Amelia, you’re a wealth of information... so grateful you take the time to make/share these 🙏👏🏻🥰
This is the only video I've found that actually has helped me !
Super helpful because I have this issue with my horse. She use to be a Reiner so even if I quietly mutter the words “whoa” it goes from powerful canter to a standstill and if your not sitting back your going over her head lol. A smoother transition would be so nice!
Thanks for great tips, this is very useful for the canter work. :)
Thank you!! Can't wait to play with this. I will definitely need lots of leg, I already know. But I love the mane reference because timing is everything.
I never had any Idea just always felt it. Now I have the mechanical break down. Darn wear were 30 years ago!