On the New Nickertv.com network, at Piaffe TV, Kyra works with training and first level riders. My Cadence program for all seats is patterned after the exact information presented here (click on link).
You will see demonstrated the work we have all done: riding with outside rein in three gaits, letting the horse learn to carry itself, and the importance of having a strong core so that the you, the rider, is straight and so is th horse. Pay careful attention to part Two and Three because Kyra provides an excellent demonstration of the elbow and why it is important to carry the weight of the rein in the elbow. She also discusses the difference between schooling a greener, more unfit horse, and a made horse in relationship to using a finger closing correction or an elbow moving connection.
So for you students who might get sick of hearing, "Raise the inside rein and hold steady on the outside rein to maintain contact, these videos give you the rationale behind this exercise and maybe it makes more sense.
Kyra talks about the large release and the reward system that the horse uses in nature.
If you only have a little time, this posting is very very helpful and we ponder how we can get our horses back on the bit after the winter layoff.
Enjoy,
Donna
I don't teach about horses, the horses do the teaching...if only we would listen to them.
Donna DeNoble
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