The Half Halt Explained

FREE E-book by Dr Thomas Ritter

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Demystify the Half-Halt forever.

What is the Purpose?

Why would you even ask for a half-halt? Besides the fact that someone is shouting half-halt, half-halt at you!

Timing

With consideration to the purpose of the half-halt, and the biomechanics of the horses movement, learn the brief moment in the footfall sequence to ask for the half-halt. This allows it to be effective, precise and meaningful.

Aids

There are several possible aids that you can use to apply half-halts. Depending on the horse’s conformation, temperament, training level, and your weight and height you can use one of these aids, or a combination.

Tips on Feeling for the Right Moment to give your Aids

What can you feel for in your seat-bones and the reins. What clues can you get from looking at the horses shoulders to help you accurately aid the half-halt.

The E-book is a brief overview of the purpose, timing, and aids of the half halt. We hope you find these explanations useful.

Try these things out the next time you ride your horse and see what happens.