cue for collection, how to cue for collection, top trainer julie goodnight, julie goodnight training information, julie goodnight trainer
the bit at the same time. It keeps him soft
and relaxed in his neck and jaw. It teaches
him to give to the slightest rein pressure and
to seek out the slack in the rein, which promotes
self-carriage.
Under saddle, you’ll mimic this action, asking
for collection by using alternating rein
aids as you drive your horse forward with
your seat and legs. He’ll feel that same release
of pressure when his head is down and
his frame is rounded in collection.
Before you Begin
Before asking your horse to collect, you’ll
need to be able to sit the trot and canter
In the following steps, I’ll explain how to ask for collection, and how to know when you
get the desired response so that you can reward your horse for his efforts with a release of
bit pressure.
Click right
to view
each step.
Step-by-Step Collection Technique
HorseLink Magazine
well, and feel the rhythm of the gait in your
seat and legs. You’ll need steady hands and
to learn to use your reins in an alternating
soft rhythm in timing with your seat and
legs and your horse’s hind legs.
You should be able to work your horse on
a loose rein in an extended frame or on a
short rein in a collected frame at the walk
and trot, and have him maintain a steady
speed, rhythm, and frame.
Heidi Nyland is a lifelong horsewoman, equine
journalist, and photographer based in Longmont,
Colorado.
9
July 2010
EADWEARD MUYBRIDGE PHOTOS
NEWS TRAINING HORSEMAN- ADVENTURES HEALTH KIT CLICK & SHOP TACK TIP
HAULING
PURSUITS
SHIP
HINTS
To view a Ceros magazine you need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser and have the flash player 8 or higher installed. To install the latest flash player, click the icon above, install the flash plugin and then click here to refresh this page.