Dressage Teacher Jane Savoie and the “Connecting Half Halt”
Dressage teacher Jane Savoie explains that there are many variations of the basic half halt. In this video she teaches the “connecting half halt” to help put your horse on the bit. Ruth Hogan-Poulsen demonstrates.
Great video Jane! I’m a freelance instructor teaching the same ideas your way of putting it across is inspiring thank you more please Jan Breeze
Thanks, Jan. I’m working on it!…Also working on LOTS more videos for my new membership site which will be open soon.You can get the news release about it when it’s ready through my newsletter.Enjoy!
What bit do you use when you say, are generally ground working your horse or preparing for a competition? Is a normal snaffle the best? I’m just looking around at the moment.
Thanks!!
I use a KK double jointed snaffle. It seems to be the most comfortable.
i use a full cheek snaffle on my horse. I think its good because its really gentle but it has a slight guildline on the outside for the horse to listen with as well.
Yeah a french link snaffle is real nice snaffle is really soft and can rub horses rooth of mouth and a french link is jus tlike a nsaffle but doesnt rub and has a little more ocntrol it nsice
This is sooo great!! When I applied this to my mare for the first time, she did exactly what Jane said; she stopped Lol! I Then showed her the 3 aids all seperately first & then applied then together & the difference was amazing! Thank you so much Jane; this has helped me no end.
leilaminette,
Good job, You!! I’m so pleased for you.
I have your set of 3 DVDs on the first steps of training. Your instruction is always clear, concise and addresses the basics we all need or need to review. You are very generous in posting these educational videos. Q:I have a physical issue. I have retroverted hips. The ball of the hip comes in from behind, my toe turns out and my spur in. I’ve had this check by a physiotherapist and via x-rays. I’m very concerned about spurring accidently. Any suggestions? Are their special spurs for me
Jane, I got a question. what is per your opinion the most gentle bit one can use … what would you recommand . Thank you
Most people like a comfortably thick snaffle. I like the double-jointed KK bits. Very gentle and the Aurigan metal is “sweet”.
But the MOST important thing is to listen to what your horse says he likes. Years ago, everyone thought that a very thick bit was best. But if a horse has a thick tongue or a low palate, that would make him uncomfortable because he doesn’t have enough room in his mouth to accommodate a thick bit. Each horse is an individual, and he’ll tell you what he likes.
No. You give a STEADY squeeze with your legs for 3 seconds (like squeezing toothpaste out of a tube.)
Your hands never pull. They stay out in front of you. Your outside hand closes in a fist to capture the energy created by your legs. Then if your horse bends his neck to the outside, add some soft vibrations on the inside rein to keep his neck straight.
awesome!
Hi Jane! I have to say I love your Happy Horse course! I watch the DVD, listen to the audio CD on the way to the barn, and follow up with visuals in the text. One question I had was with the connecting halfhalt do you “row the boat” with elastic elbows during the connecting aid of the half halt at the walk? or do your hands remain still and elbows still as you squeeze and twinkle-twinkle-twinkle? Thanks a bunch!
Keep “rowing” as you close your outside hand and twinkle with your inside hand…Your horse still has to use his neck as a balancing rod even while you’re giving the half halt so you need to keep following the motion of his head and neck.
No, its one continual 3 second squeeze and clench barely your right hand to contain movement and twinkle your left rein to straighten the horse so it doesnt turn.
What do you suggest if the horse hallows his/her back when you give a half halt, or they speed up with the extra pressure?
By speed up with pressure, I mean try to rush through my outside hand. I’m not pulling, just closing my fingers more…
that horse looks annoyed
she explains things SOOO well
oh i love this…thanks soo much this works soo well for me to understand what i need to do with my pony…thanks!!!
She said he was young so hes probably not used to standing still for so long.
She must be a great teacher! I wish I could take a couple of lessons with her!
she explains things sooo well. thnks for posting
thanks this is great