Shoulder-in followed by a half-pass
Goal(s)
To supple the horse.
Process
To begin, perform the exercise on both reins at the walk. Start at the beginning of the long side, go into a shoulder-in until the middle letter, and then transition into a half-pass towards the centerline. Repeat this on both reins and in all three gaits according to your horse's level of training.
Difficulties
Do not let the hindquarters move ahead of the shoulders during the half-passes.
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