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Katy Peterson and Wrivet – VIDEO
Katy and 6 yr old Wrivet are working on a higher level of collection in the trot. She is collecting his front steps, making fairly frequent “reach forward” circles and reminding him of the “reinback balance” by sitting in that balance herself. They are preparing to show 4th level and PSG this year…
Extended Trot – VIDEO
In this short clip Katie and Willoughby demonstrate the result of the Reach Forward exercise….Willoughby moves forward with big, free, yet engaged steps from behind while maintaining a beautiful uphill, light self carriage. He is understanding how to yield to the bit so that he can angulate his joints and move with joy and abandon [...]
Reach Forward in Action – VIDEO
Jan 2010 Lesson with Willoughby In this video, you will see Katie warming up Willoughby by using the “reach forward exercise”. She is checking to make sure that when she reaches for the rein, that he understands to initiate the transition by starting with a hind foot first. He needs to understand to take big [...]
Clinic with Willoughby – VIDEO
February 2008 – In this video, Ellen is coaching Katie on her horse Willoughby. ”Allowing the horse to meet his own pressure” is a fundamental concept in this philosophy of riding. As Katie changes direction, she keeps both reins in one hand. She reaches for the new inside rein and waits for the horse to respond. The rider is not [...]