Module 5: In-Hand Work
Below are the lessons of this module and their objectives. You can also watch an excerpt from the video.
Like all aspects of horsmeanship, in-hand work is not a new discovery and can trace its origins back to the classical times of old. As an element of gymnastics in helping and preparing the horse to achieve balance, lightness and engagement, in-hand work is indispensable.
Lesson 1: An introcuction to work-in-hand
To know what in-hand work is
To knwo the value of lateral movements
To know wha tmovements can be taught in-hand
To know what equipment is required for in-hand work
Lesson 2: The in-hand area, safety and preparation for in-hand work
To know the minimum reqirements for the area to be used
To know the approache to starting off with in-hand work
To know how to prepare the horse for in-hand backin-up
To know how to achieve a square stop or halt
To be able to lead and stop along a fence
Lesson 3: Turning on the Quarters
To prepare the horse for lateral stepping under the body
To prepare the horse for turn-on-the-forehand
To prepare the horse for turn-on-the-hindqarters/haunches
Lesson 4: The Leg Yield
To prepare the horse for leg yield
To be able to ask for leg yield in-hand
Lesson 5: The Counter-shoulder-in. Shoulder-fore and Shoulder-in
To prepare the horse for the counter-shoulder-in (shoulder-out)
To prepare the horse for the shoulder-fore
To prepare the horse for the shoulder-in
Lesson 6: The haunches-in and haunches-out
To prepare the hrose for the haunches-in
To prepare the horse for the haunches-out
Lesson 7: The Half-pass and Side-pass
To prepare the horse for the half-pass
To prepare the horse for the side-pass
Lesson 8: Bit-yielding from the ground
To understand why the horse carreis tension in its body
To know how to accomplish the bit-yielding exercises
To prepare the horse to give soft and willing acceptance of the bit
Lesson 9: Lateral work on the long rein
To prepare the hrose for lateral work on the long rein
To prepare the horse for the half-pass
To prepare the horse for the side-pass
Lesson 10: Lateral work under saddle
To prepare the horse for the leg yield
To prepare the horse for the half-pass
To prepare th ehrose for the side-pass