The contact refers to the relationship between the mouth of the horse and the hands of the rider.
When riding, it is a common goal for all rider to reach a soft but steady contact that will allow the rider to communicate efficiently with the horse through his rein aids, using light signals.
Related terms: Aids, bit, rein aids
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There’s one thing that can help you collect extra points at your next dressage test: riding a good dressage halt! That’s because a good halt counts as much as other “more difficult” dressage skills.
In this article you will find out why paying more attention to your training in walk will help your riding, with the likelihood of making more advanced movements easier to ask for and achieve.
The ability to ride your horse with soft, quiet hands is the first step towards developing an even, elastic contact to the bit and, therefore, with the mouth of your horse.
Alizée Froment has shown like no other rider that it’s possible to use one’s seat in such a way that Grand Prix movements can be executed through bitless riding.
This is Part 2 of young horse training at Gut Rothenkircherhof.
Preparation is half the battle. This also applies to jumping exercises for horses. It is much more fun, and much safer for horse and rider, if you prepare yourself step by step and grow with your tasks.
