How to get the horse on the bit softly with Kirstin Kelly.

This video on how to get the horse on the bit softly will change the way you think about what "on the bit" actually means. Getting the horse round and soft is all about pressure and release. If we can push the horse to the contact and then he finds softness he will always seek to find that quiet, kind hand.
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[@Greyseditzz3]

Thank you so much for this it's the only thing that has started working for me

[@elizabethcook8217]

Just purchased a three yr old...perfect!

[@Mustangsinfinity]

Perfect timing! Thanks! I was looking for this! I love the way you explain and show it!

[@KirstinKellyEquestrian]

Glad it was helpful! Having a beautiful contact is so much nicer for both you and the horse. Happy riding Kirstin

[@Ann-tq3gt]

Very clear explanation 😁 Thank you!

[@alisalarson4196]

Great explanation, thank you!!

[@maryfranchini7608]

This is one of the best and most helpful videos I have ever watched! Thank you so much!

[@KirstinKellyEquestrian]

Thanks Mary, it’s a topic I’m really passionate about. I’m sure every horse would rather have a lovely , self carriage contact rather than constant fiddling 😊

[@francescaiceraininactive9201]

I love watching you videos, I have learned a lot from them thank you

[@KirstinKellyEquestrian]

Thanks for the lovely feedback 😊

[@schleichhorsegirl7231]

great video! how do you encourage the horse to lift it's back?

[@mirandy1014]

I’m so confused on which rein half halts, that’s when he’ll lift his back. So many videos and no one says which rein they’re half halting on🙁

[@finreedequestrian]

This is so helpful! I have a horse that sticks her nose out quite a bit. I don’t think she has the correct muscle buildup to hold the contact for very long as she is still green in her schooling. Do you recommend possibly putting loose side reins on whilst lunging OR just asking for roundness like in the video but little bits and then giving her head back?? Thanks!

[@mirandy1014]

I wonder why she doesn’t answer these questions. It is helpful info. I would love to hear the answer to your question too 😊

[@ssomouse]

Hey Kirstin! I love your videos, they help so much! I have a question- I have an 11 year old Anglo-Arab, who I recently bought as a project. I have found he loves jumping, and is a bit forward, but not anxious and can be slowed nicely once he has his "morning beans" out of his system. When going over trotting poles, ground or raised, he constantly clips them! At the Canter too. He also often knocks the top rail of jumps no matter how high or low they are. He's not a toe-dragger, yet he makes no effort to lift his legs over poles and jumps. Any tips?

[@KirstinKellyEquestrian]

I would say he is either lazy, weak or could even be sore. Check to make sure he hasn't got sore knees or hocks which don't allow him to jump correctly. Is he knocking the trotting poles with his front feet? I would keep doing the raised trot poles as it will help strengthen him, try building the front of the jump with a chunky ground pole ie at least 40cm away from the base of the jump. This will help keep him off the front rail. Also instead of having a plain vertical, place a fill just in front of the jump so he has to jump something like a picket or wall.

[@ssomouse]

@@KirstinKellyEquestrian thanks! He does knock poles often but it's with different hooves each time and I think that's just a lack of practice, and the fact that he often tries to use speed to get over, and he jumps very flat. I'll take that training into advice- thanks so much!!

[@carleygabbitas341]

Hopefully this will help with my horse, she has a very high head. 🙂

[@karimu_aoi7620]

My goodness horse riding is hard and complicated!

[@rheasingh1376]

Do we only soften the inside rein from the pressure or is it both reins?

[@KirstinKellyEquestrian]

At the halt I release the pressure on both so the horse feels the pressure release but when I’m walking and trotting etc it is better to release the pressure just on the inside rein

[@ucfcastillo]

when doing the walk trot transition, do I close my fingers at the same time im squeezing with me legs to keep him from going hollow/throwing his head up in the air?

[@KirstinKellyEquestrian]

Hiya, if the horse hollows in the walk to trot , it’s a lack of energy , you need to get the horse pushing into to trot rather than dragging himself with his shoulders . If it’s trot to walk that the horse is hollowing , then he is dropping his back so you hug or squeeze him with your legs to keep the activity behind like he is doing piaffe and close the fingers ensuring your not pulling down with your hands . Which trans is the issue with your horse ?

[@ucfcastillo]

@@KirstinKellyEquestrian thank you for relying! I just wanted to say I’ve been struggling with getting my horse on the bit for months and with your videos I’ve finally made progress!! He throws his head up and hollows in the upward transition, walk to trot. It takes me a few strides to get him back on the bit

[@KirstinKellyEquestrian]

@@ucfcastillo ah the back end isn’t connected to the front . I got your email and look forward to chatting and helping you get round soft transitions