HOW TO TRAIN YOUR HORSE WITHOUT PRESSURE | Use Transitions to help your horses way of going

HOW CAN YOU USE TRANSITIONS TO IMPROVE YOUR HORSES WAY OF GOING?
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In today's episode, Alicia shows you how you can use transitions within the training scale to solve training challenges. We'll take a look at how transitions within the trot help to improve Mowgley's way of going and how to use canter transitions to improve balance.
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[@jlchacha]

I love the concept of ‘no message’ after a training moment like a transition - just to let things be and give them a little reward! I know I want to override sometimes, so that’s such a good reminder for me 😊

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it! Thanks, for sharing x

[@peggybartlett9699]

I have a question: why is it taught that it is correct to post on the outside diagonal where you rise as the inside hind is stepping foreward? To engage the Inside hind when on a circle you should ask for engagement while the Inside Hind is in the air (while you are rising) - so it can land engaged. I can't apply my leg Aid with much authority while rising. AND when asking a colt for a canter while posting on the Outside diagonally the horse can only pick up the correct Inside lead only when you are at the Top of your rise. If you post on the Inside (wrong) diagonal you will be sitting at that point and can apply your leg with Authority. It seems to me the horse's biomechanics was not considered when it was decided which Diagonal was correct! Your thoughts please! I am from the western discipline & have started Colts all my life - I'm 73 and trying to learn dressage. Changed from Qtr Horse's to Lusitanos a few years ago! I'm from Wyoming in US and am struggling with thru ness in my transitions so your explanations are MOST HELPFUL - THANK YOU!

[@bethjenkins4204]

@@peggybartlett9699 That is a awesome question! I would also like to have some insight on this.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great question Peggy! We have forwarded to Alicia and team to give their thoughts to you x

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Peggy! Realistically the thing you need to think about is you don't need to influence how the horses hind legs land, especially not every stride.the horse shoulde always be travelling forward on its own and you should increase engagement in the horses hind legs through encouraging the horse to take more balance on its hind legs and make the shoulder lighter not by how much individual energy is coming from each specific hind leg. So your exercises around increasing hind leg engagement should be about the horses balance and that change the balance from the shoulder to the hind leg. In canter you need to think about that the horse when it makes canter it strikes off on the outside hind leg. So its not about the inside of the horse its about the first leg that takes the stide in canter is the outside hind leg.

[@ryleejames3062]

Wow this is actually mind blowing. I love how you explain it so simply! A lot of people throw out buzz words and expect you to understand it. I'm a beginner rider so there's a lot of terminology I don't know yet. Thank you for this!! I can't wait to try it myself!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You are welcome, Rylee! :) Thank you!

[@jenniferfirenz1001]

The do nothing reward...where the horse is able to identify "in this way of going we just go and it's easier" is such a treat! Smart horses learn quickly this makes the day shorter and better with massage and treats sooner. Soon they offer this earlier in the ride

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much for sharing your takeaways from this video! x

[@deborahclark1291]

Thank you so much for reminding us to ask for details when a coach tells you something you don’t know or is not a “thing”. Thank you for explaining how rhythm affects suppleness affects connection. As a novice rider, this helps me understand so much better.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're most welcome, Deb!

[@katkafhorse]

“No message” is such a good tool - I’ve got it stuck in my head now when I’m riding - just thinking about it really helps not to overload my horse with too much information & instead give him a little reward for doing well 👍

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video x

[@shannonhayden6912]

I tend to get bracey in my arms and hands, so I’m really grateful for exercises to transition that aren’t just on a straight line where I’m inclined to pull or get tense. Thanks for these detailed explanations, it really helps me grasp the concepts!

[@rebeccaphillips5180]

Me too!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hello Shannon and Rebecca! So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching x

[@ppollock2371]

You give such a good explanation of WHY the counter bend on the circle will actually keep the horse on the circle rather than allowing him to drift out - and that it actually makes him feel that he’s getting a reward when he comes out of the circle and moves on a straight line.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video x

[@lori-annevondette7254]

i've been having a hard time with my transitions, this has helpd me so much ,me and my horse have been doing much better. thank you soo much

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it, thank you!! x

[@kcolman70]

This is such a great explanation. I’m so lucky I have a wonderful coach who has produced so many young horses and she helps me understand always why we are doing these things and what we’re aiming for but watching this video and going over it again helps tremendously as I only get my 45 min with her. So great to confirm these things and visualize it all! Thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching x

[@emma_and_a_horse]

From this video I learnt just how important it is to have eyes on the ground. What I'm feeling when riding is completely different to what is actually happening. I'm definitely going to film as much of my riding as possible! And then take the time to look back at it and analyse what is actually happening during the ride. I also learnt the importance of suppling to maintain connection during a transition! Now I know what to do if I lose connection during a transition --> think about rhythm and suppleness 🤯 What a fantastic video, thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much for sharing your takeaways from this video! x

[@samanthahardman7459]

I have to do this a lot too as I don't have anyone on the ground, it helps loads!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it! So glad this has been helpful for you! x

[@sammiemonaco9408]

Using "no message" as a reward is such a fantastic tool! I am so excited to try this with my own horses!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes, thank you Sammie!

[@juliaeberhard4827]

the reminder to counter bend the horse, was so helpful. My horse was so straight today.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching x

[@theresagayle8278]

Wow, I was really feeling how hard Toby was working but how amazing the results were! I had always thought that half halts were in the hand and a way of “braking” the horse - the advice you gave was so easy to understand and makes so much sense. Thanks Alicia!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video x

[@meghangregory8681]

This is EXACTLY the struggle I have been having with my horse! Thank you for this video! I just love the way you explain things!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching x

[@littlebettyscrafts556]

I’m only at 9.46, The Trainer……. You just said one of THE most important things…. Ask them how. I agree, great way to spot the “bsrs” of this industry I hope more riders will “hear” that message ! ❤️🐴

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed teh video! x

[@CP-rc9sw]

The "no message moment" is new to me, and I love it! I'm understanding it to be a "rider be still and let the horse be in his own moment" moment. Yes-no?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes! It is to give time to check in with the horse and see if they are able to carry on in the same manner or if they change x

[@Steph-xn3lk]

This video was super helpful - thank you! There was a lot to learn from it - I loved Alicia’s explanation of the half halt, and it was great to get 2 perspectives at once during Mowgli’s session - Alicia’s eyes on the ground and Toby’s perspective from the saddle. But I think my biggest learning was asking the horse for MORE! x

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it!! So many takeaways - thank you so much for sharing!

[@caitlinpadgett-pararider5037]

This has been so helpful, I'm going to use the counter bend and "no message" at the wall for my mare as I struggle with the support in the circle due to my weak legs so I feel like this will really help her out!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it! Tell us how you go trying out this technique x

[@alexiapetcu2196]

I cannot believe how beautiful Mowgli has developed. I have just watched the video about contact with the bridle and the change in him is amazing. I have an ex racer Shagya Arabian and right now he looks a lot like Mowgli in that video where his head is all over the place and his trot is a little but rushy especially when changing the rein. I hope i can achieve with him what you and Mowgli achieved.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for following Mowg's progress! So glad you enjoyed it x

[@shkh783]

I love when you explained that “half halt” means moving your legs in. I wish you’d do a video of explaining what all the terms you guys use means, so that the beginners (me) understand what you mean by the “equine lengo” that you use in all these amazing videos

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video x

[@lisasendy]

Cheers from the USA. I ride in a Western saddle and smooth snaffle, but I have learned so much from these videos. My AQHA mare has a natural choppy trot and has trouble straightening out. Definitely trying the counter-bend on the circle, that sounds perfect for her. She gets much better as the ride goes on so I'd love to try the transitions too.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video! Tell us how you go trying out this technique x

[@gineneschultz5325]

It’s fun to see Toby ride-what a great rider! What I always notice about how Alicia and now how Toby rides is how the lower leg/ foot is so quiet and doesn’t push down in the trot, just stays put. That is one of the things I’ve been working on since I started watching these videos. From this video specifically, counter bend on the circle at trot to get the head straight is what I’ll be trying tomorrow!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Nice pickup, Ginene! We can't wait to hear how it goes for you when you try this technique on your next ride x

[@holliekent3610]

Also the circle with counter flex and the "no message" is brilliant. I enjoyed hearing instruction from Alicia and then feedback from Toby.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! Thanks for watching, so glad you enjoyed it x

[@paulinedaoust31]

This was epic for me with my 13 year old freisian cross who eats his chest and wiggles around to avoid contact. His rythm and contact improved so much ,after using this method

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it!!! So glad this method works well for you and your horse x

[@sydneyalexander6436]

I’m watching this at 11:00pm here in Canada. I don’t want to go to bed, I want to go out to the barn and try this!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY!! We feel you! x

[@lynnestruck]

GAME changer! I so appreciate your frankness about the lack of clear coaching where words are used so cheaply. These exercises have made a huge difference with the horses I rode today. Thank you so much!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

WOW!! Super amazing!! Glad the technique worked for you!! x

[@shannonclendon1424]

Today wasn’t a riding day, but a groundwork, lunging day. So I employed the use of yielding the hind quarters to improve the trot. It was worth a shot since my horse also tends to get a short, choppy trot. It worked! Getting his hind legs underneath him and then pushing him forward made all the difference!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Amazing job! :) Thanks so much for sharing, Shannon! :)

[@lvpisias]

I feel like I could write a short novel on what I learned in this video! First, thank you for calling out BS responses. I've felt lost with those responses in the past, and I'm glad to know it wasn't just me that struggled with this. The next one I'm a bit embarrassed to admit too, but it's absolutely genius in my opinion and I'm so glad you pointed out as it never even occurred to me. Confession I'm a zookeeper so I train other species of animals as part of my job. Freedom of choice and control is a huge huge huge reinforcer in our world, and significantly increases training success. Your "no message" time is such a brilliant use of this on several levels. Yes, I think it did feel good to him, but it gave him the control to find it as well. So reinforcing, I love it!!! I've always heard set it up and let them find it, but really I wasn't doing that at all. Your "no message" right after the transition work just makes so much more sense to me. Thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it!! So many takeaways - thank you so much for sharing and so glad you enjoyed this video x

[@irenecoermann2439]

The school horse that I ride always goes above the bit in the first few walk trot transitions. What I learned here today is that I will ride these thru a suppleing movement like a circle or leg yield to get the transition without the giraffe. 😊

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video x

[@valb8460]

I’ve been playing with counterbend this week. It really doesn’t help with straightness, throughness, better outside hind leg engagement. As riders, we can get pretty stuck in an “inside bend ALL the time” mindset. This video is a helpful reminder to stay mindful of the interrelated aspects of the horse’s entire body.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for sharing!

[@holliekent3610]

I haven't really been taught the training scale until I started watching your videos and it is like a light bulb going off in my brain when you teach how to use the training scale to solve issues or how the exercise is using the training scale. I love making these connections and understand how it works together.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Super!! Love that you're learning so much from this video x

[@1404mav]

Loving the concept of "no message", can see how useful that will be

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Amazing, thank you!!

[@melissak.7080]

Alicia you inspired me to go and become the owner of a beautiful OTTB. I’m with a trainer now and while she is very good the minute I ask her for specifics it’s constantly like we can’t do that because we have to work on this and evading my questions and irritated because she knows I do all my own research. The minute I’m just on my own hacking putting to work your coaching it always work. Thank you for helping the adult amateurs of the world figure this out and not be intimidated by their coaches or trainers.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for sharing this Mel! I hope you learned something from our videos that you can use on your next ride x

[@EeriWolfChannel]

The part of using counterbend in the circle to straighten the horse up and to help him moving forward into the tramnsition was mindblowing to me! I'll definitely try this with my Thoroughbred! Thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Tell us how you go! How exciting! x

[@nancydelcambre3104]

Love it…counter canter in the circle while asking for more. Absolutely brilliant. Can’t wait to try and see if that gets my horses tail swinging.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Tell us how you go trying out this technique on your next ride x

[@susanthomas9272]

I have been using this "exercise" with ALL my horses this week with amazing results. 👏

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So great to hear!!

[@nodarider1]

I like the concept of "no message" to reward your horse after doing the harder work of counte rbending and adding a gear on the circle. The result is straightness and more self carriage and I can't wait to try it with my OTTB

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Amazing, thank you!! Let us know how you go!

[@monicawinkelmann2480]

I love this so much especially the transitions with an upward head. It helps me so much and love seeing how Mowgley is doing!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you x

[@tillylani209]

Learnt so much in this video! Counter for the transitions and to help the trot is such a huge help thank you! Especially using counter bend to get the upward transition from trot to canter! It’s so counter-intuitive but you can see in the videos how much it helps and also makes sense when they are in the paddocks why they have their heads to the opposite side!! Never ever thought of doing it like that because of the way we are all taught but it just makes so much sense! Thanks so much to Alicia and team 💕🐴

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY!! So happy to see you learned a lot from this video! Thanks for watching x

[@lexieblackburn5999]

Thank you so much for this video!! I have been really struggling with my horses pace and was just about to search your videos for a solution and I saw this one had just come out!! I’m definitely going to try it out! I love that you focus on using suppleness exercises to help aide in transitions rather than relying on the rein.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x

[@samanthaporter3137]

Love love love these ottb videos! I’m am dealing with both issues you discussed. Can’t wait to ride today and try these exercises!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! Tell us how you go trying out this technique on your next ride x

[@sylviarogers4510]

Thank you Alicia! You make it so much more simple the way you explain transitions. I love it ( just like everyone else on here it seems). I so needed that on my ride yesterday in a new location, where connection kind of went out the window at times.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You got this, Sylvia! x

[@amandanjord9826]

I love the counter bend idea to help with straightness on the circle!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching x

[@stephaniecarcache4181]

So many good teaches in this video but my biggest takeaway was literally in the first minute of this video haha “when your horse starts to get annoyed at the walk its important to just go straight to trot”

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it!! Thank you so much for sharing this x

[@libz6570]

I love how you explained the horse's head coming up, and that it's a symptom and not the direct problem. That its actually suppleness and connection. I never thought of that before.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video x

[@jcm5475]

Wow! Thank you so much for the video! The in gait transitions on a circle at the trot did such amazing suppling. I love the no message soft ride after the suppling. I can't wait to work this today. The counter bend at the canter to create balance worked so well for your horse. I definitely will be trying this to see how it can improve mine.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it!! So many takeaways - thank you so much for sharing! Tell us how you go trying out this technique on your next ride x

[@roseschaefer5079]

I LOVE THIS FORMAT!!! MORE LIKE THIS!!! Toby demonstrating and Alicia coaching/explaining! The two of you make such a good team! This is better than Alicia trying to ride/talk at the same time and much more engaging to be able to see the improvement in Mogs while Alicia talks us through it. LOVE IT!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching x

[@georgiaobrien560]

This was so helpful 🙌 I can’t tell you how much I needed this as I’m currently struggling with my very green 7 year old who lacks suppleness so we struggle with transitions and just staying consistent in the frame so can’t wait to ride again using these tips - Thank you so much for your amazing explanations that always give me a light bulb moment!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you found this helpful! We can't wait to hear how it goes for you when you try this technique on your next ride x

[@bethbrown4670]

Great video! Love the transitions with counter canter and trot. I’ve used a lot with my horse and always works so well!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed watching the video and found the transitions with counter canter and trot to be effective xx

[@jillsimmons6764]

Great lessons learned from this video. Loss if rhythm is miss of suppleness. Love it. I am going to watch this over and over.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY!! Please enjoy watching this on repeat :)

[@saracompton3071]

Thank you for re-iterating that we can ask our trainers 'how' rather than accepting what they are asking! I have learnt from this to give 'no message' after asking something - I never thought of doing that, thank you :)

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much for sharing your takeaways from this video! x

[@brittanyriggle2931]

I love the idea of no message when they have achieved a moment of correctness or correct response to what you're asking. It makes so much sense to allow them to process and to not interfere!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much Brittany!! Love this!

[@Domcsy91]

Wow, what an eye opener with the counter bend on the circle!!! Thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad it was helpful!

[@siceraesra6228]

Aaaaah Mowgli! He is a rising superstar! I’m obsessed with him!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

He is super amazing! xx

[@debbiecole3555]

This exercise has really helped my horse, getting her to use her hind legs and suppling her, thanks Alicia your a great coach

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're so welcome!

[@anjalisarin2886]

Love the way you explain every little thing in detail and with so much Happy enthusiasm.Leaving becomes fun!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! So glad you are enjoying the videos so much!!

[@horseyhils9879]

Love the ask for more on circle then no message on the wall. Thanks again for another fab training video! X

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching x

[@lennyrat4ever447]

I love this video! Really cool about the counter bend on that circle to get the straightness and let it flow out going straight again. You can *really* see the difference in the trot. Longer stride but not running off.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching x

[@taziwhitfield3387]

Thank you so so much my horse constantly has his head down and this is definitely helped me thank you again so much

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE that you're finding the videos super helpful for you x

[@thehooffairy1659]

Amazing video. The counter bend into canter makes so much sense

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! Thanks for watching, so glad you enjoyed it x

[@hayleykruger6888]

Mind …. Blown!!! Makes so much sense yet I’ve never ever thought of this. Thank you so much, can’t wait to try this with my horse.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed this! Tell us how you go trying out this technique on your next ride x

[@taniasendel5566]

I definitely will be watching this one again, so many things to think about! I especially like the concept of following the corrective exercise with straightness and “no message”. Alicia and Toby talked about the physical and mental benefits for the horse but it also gives the rider time to process the effects of the exercise and to avoid the tendency to constantly be “doing” something.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video x

[@melindasutherland1199]

So much packed into this episode. My brain is actually on overload! I’m super grateful that I have a coach, my eyes on the ground, to guide and instruct me and help correct inconsistencies. Will definitely try to use counterbend to achieve straightness.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you enjoyed this, Mel! Tell us how you go trying out this technique on your next ride x

[@deemagra4645]

that coaching session was so clear in how to keep the balance and suppleness whilst going through transitions thank you I could actually feel it through the watching and keen now to carry it through in my riding and coaching...love it

[@YourRidingSuccess]

We can't wait to hear how it goes for you when you try this technique on your next ride x

[@loub4445]

OMG I need to try this counter bend! This will be very useful! Thank you so much again to Alicia and the wholw team! Lots of hugs and kisses sent your way!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! We can't wait to hear how it goes for you when you try this technique on your next ride x

[@sandrafarley7169]

I really learnt that the counter bend helps out the weight on the outside hind to enable the horse to be straighter ,as Thank you so so much xxx

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video x

[@rhaea]

Ahh I’ve never thought of doing this! The counter bend made such a difference and you’re so right about needing eyes on the ground. Also loving your new format of the videos!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for watching, so glad you enjoyed it x

[@holliekent3610]

SOooooo many good things! Loved the DMA part about half halt. So many things are getting clearer. Every time I listen I wish that I was on my horse to try what I just learned.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY!! So glad you are enjoying the videos so much x

[@laceyjordanpmu]

Loved watching Toby ride he’s very talented! Great advice as always Thankyou! I’m going to work on counter bend more now and on asking a little more within the paces! X

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video!! Let us know how you go trying out the tips x

[@cristinafortes646]

"Half halt is not that [closing and opening of fingers]"! Thank you for putting it that simple 👌 And indeed it's important to ask what the instructor means. I've asked what I 'm supposed to do with the "control the canter!", the answer was "close your hands". 🤔Glad I have your videos!! Kisses from Portugal😘

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it! Thank you so much for sharing what you learned from this video x

[@lisapapa4196]

Breaking it down Alicia and Tob's! 💥 Eyes on the ground, but eyes that know what they're seeing is so, so important. Thanks for all you give.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video x

[@catharinachatain6648]

Looking up, amazing how it changes things. What a great video to realise that Thanks to you both. I just would love to ride this horse.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the videos so much! Thanks for watching x

[@hollyzickler8177]

What a great game plan for working with a young horse and/or getting comfortable with training your own horse! Love Toby’s contributions on feel and thinking about what to do next. It’s a really empowering video!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video x

[@vtchang28]

This is SO helpful. I’ve honestly never seen counter bend used so much in a session. I’m very excited to try this in lesson today! I completely agree with Toby when he says that our natural inclination is to turn the horses head to the inside when asking for canter but what you usually end up getting is a rubber neck and an unbalanced horse. I think the thing I struggle with is feeling like I’m giving too many messages while I’m riding, especially with my legs. I have to remember that I can get more energy in a circle with just a faster post.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it!! So many takeaways - thank you so much for sharing! Tell us how you go trying out this technique on your next ride x

[@kristagable6295]

Very helpful video! It does seem counterintuitive as far as the counterbend. I can definitely relate on feeling like what I’m doing on the horse is enough but from the ground not quite there yet. I’m still very much learning. This information and seeing it in action has been very helpful for me. Absorbing as much information as I can! Thanks!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video x

[@wildmoon8862]

So much great info in this video. Finding out where the line is where they lose rhythm and how to increase suppleness, super helpful, thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're most welcome! x

[@laurastott940]

Loads of info again Thankyou! Can't wait to try counter bend to see if I can get a more connected canter transition. Also I'm so so plzd you have explained the dreaded HALF HALT!💥💥I honestly never knew! ❤

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video! I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x

[@kristahavik3931]

Theses transitions will help my western reining horse flow better in transitions.!! Lov this channel! Thanks for all the great training ❤️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're welcome Krista!

[@jntutter]

I really enjoyed this video. I just have to say, I adore the way the you teach! The snippet discussing transitions and half halts with your member was fabulous! I wish everyone could teach this way and explain the ‘why’ behind the ‘do this’ directions. I can’t wait to try some of these tips with my greenie. Thank you for all you do!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You are so welcome! Thanks for sharing!! :)

[@annettefowler6005]

Fantastic information on transitions, counter bend & correct half halt. Thank you Alicia and Toby

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're welcome x

[@leahnstanhope1766]

A good reminder about counter bending to help unbalanced/young horses to canter. Thanks,

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're welcome x

[@benitascott3533]

Excellent video: thankyou YRS Team! Fabulous dynamic having Alicia's instruction to Toby on Mowgley - that worked beautifully! Greatest nugget: the visual representation of how the training scale works, in action! Very clever! Using the counter-bend to actually achieve straightness; and to apply this tool on a small circle, helping Mowgley achieve both balance & finesse, is perfect. And the formula for achieving smoother transitions of both tempo & gait, through better connection, was fabulous! Brilliant to see on a horse in training, as it makes it so relevant to us, the viewers, þ formula: rhythm + suppleness = connection!! Ready to watch again! Thankyou for sharing YRS 👏👏👏🐴🐴❤❤❤🐎🐎🙏

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it!! So many takeaways - thank you so much for sharing!

[@Flying0Dismount]

Excellent description of using a movement that increases the requirement for suppleness as an aid for maintaining connection in a downward transition.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching x

[@kerstinvikman2664]

Thanks a lot! So informative, especially your discussion and explanation. Will test this tomorrow!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Woohoo! How exciting!! Tell us how you go x

[@millieanderson8332]

I found this account through Harlow and am so glad that is did since already it has already helped me so much with riding at my riding school !!!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much for tuning in to this channel!! So glad you're learning so much from the videos and we can't wait to hear more about your progress x

[@sandranason-sewell1140]

Thank you for clarifying half halts! Love the counter bend on the circle and more gas. It makes so much more sense to do that and then reward by doing nothing on the long side.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video x

[@ejmsj94]

omg I cannot tell you how much of a light bulb moment this video gave me! This is going to make a huge difference to the horse I ride. I can tell already without even riding because he has a similar way of going to mowgley and I have been struggling with him running through the bridle and not pushing through from behind. He loses balance through transitions and I hadn't thought about working on a circle and counter bend before, this is not only going to help with getting him to push but also to make him straighter and stop him from falling through the shoulder. I have been doing transitions and circles with him but this is just brilliant and so well explained that I totally get it now and I am excited to work with my horse through these exercises! Thank you 🙏

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you enjoyed the video!! I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x

[@lindagash5369]

Perfect timing I'm currently concentrating on transitions to get my green 7 year old supple x

[@YourRidingSuccess]

We can't wait to hear how it goes for you when you try this technique on your next ride x

[@Sandra-zf3cu]

This video helped me so much! Now I understand what affects what and how I can fix some mistakes! Thanks!😊

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it, thank you!!

[@conniemcginley446]

I like using the inside pace transitions to help with the pace transitions. Epic and can't wait to try it.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Tell us how you go trying out this technique x

[@candiceeberle1]

This was so helpful thank you so much for making this video when I am back on my horse I can try this

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're most welcome x

[@user-ti7zz9is9b]

I love how you take time to explain all the details we didn't know we needed! Fortunately, my trainer also tries to explain when I ask him "how to do this". I appriciate the concept of "no messenge" and how it can be a small break and reward for the horse during training. I had noticed that horses sometimes look to one direction while they canter towards the other side, but I didn't know that this happens because weigh is put on their leading outside hind leg! Thank you for the information!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it!! So many takeaways - thank you so much for sharing!

[@Ullibullizz]

Watching this a second time, and the guestion you helped the dma member with is so good. I have training tomorrow and will try transitions the way you said. Will try to loose the handbreak.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you!! Good luck!!

[@gerrymccomas7050]

I have been watching your videos and am amazed at how much I have learned about position. This is exactly what I have been searching for. I have always thought of a half halt as what do I need to do with my body to rebalance my horse.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video x

[@beckybowman4803]

thankyou so much for all your wonderful easy to understand advice.You have transformed my training sessions .I wish id had it years ago. life would have been much nicer for me and my long suffering horses x

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY!! Love it!! We can't wait to hear more about your progress! Go YOU!! x

[@debbiedyke7893]

Another light bulb moment or two! My takeaway today is to ask the horse to "go up a gear" in her trot on a circle for suppling and to get improvement in the trot off the circle. The counter bending and keeping the trot going up a gear will be a challenge! The DMA q&a was also really helpful - understanding that lack of suppleness causes the horse to lose connection on the downward transition and therefore to ask the horse to perform a movement that he finds more difficult due to lack of suppleness will get the downward transition without applying a handbrake - my "half halt" has always been squeeze release squeeze release on the outside rein!. Just wow 💥. I need to get my head around these takeaways!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it!! So many takeaways - thank you so much for sharing! And it's great to know you're enjoying the DMA q & a sessions. Tell us how you go trying out this technique on your next ride x

[@debbiedyke7893]

@@YourRidingSuccess Wow💥 So, just back from my ride on Poppy - she is hard work at the best of times to get going forward. I put in to practice the "go up a gear" in trot on a 10m (ish 😀) circle and then go forward on long side with no message - just wow, she was very forward so much so she then went forward into canter - which she never willingly offers - and kept it going. I struggled with counter bend but the "going up a gear" certainly worked. Amazing!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

AMAZING job, Deb!! Love that this worked for you xx

[@johannaryhanen6981]

Using the horses body to make him to do the transition and stay connected at the same time was amazing! Cutting the half halt to smaller bits and more concrete was great too! It is also important to have a video or someone to look one go, because often it happens as it did with Toby that you think that you do something but actually you don't yet do it enough and your senses fool you. Thanks again so much! This was a great episode once again. I'd love to hear more about the half halts

[@YourRidingSuccess]

More to come, Jo! So glad you're loving the videos x

[@horseyhils9879]

Actually after watching that again, I think my favorite part was the trot canter transition and counterbending mowgley so weight on outside hind. This is what I am struggling with my horse! His transition to canter is terrible and I then override them and make them worse, by running almost into canter instead of popping into it! Thanks again guys! :) x

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for sharing your favorite part in this video!! So glad you enjoyed it! x

[@kittisoos]

The idea of 'no message' really helped me, thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So good to hear!!

[@mayakamanga-dyrbak1443]

Hi I love your channel you’ve taught me so much and now my horses are so good at transitions thank you so much for helping me learn I will not of been able to learn so much about this KZbin channel so I just wanna say a huge thanks keep doing what you’re doing it’s amazing

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You are most welcome Maya!! Thank you so much for sharing this!! Made my day!