Canter/Walk/Canter with Raphi

Do you know why we do canter/walk/canter transitions? Not just for the show or teaching flying changes, but these transitions are an incredible way to start strengthening your horse’s lumbar back for the collection questions to come.

They also can be a real refining tool to teach both the horse and rider to ‘body ride,’ and speak less hand.

This week, JJ uses this exercise with Raphi (Mr. Hot) to teach him to learn to speak body rather than hand, and how to accept the rider’s leg without blasting off.

As always, JJ helps us learn to feel the hind legs and when to aid, as well as gives an excellent reminder of the aids and position throughout the transitions.