Comments on: Two Half Halt Exercises

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 14:50:28 +0000

I love these tips. They really make working with horses simpler and clearer! Thanks, HC! Keep them coming!

By: Martha

Martha — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:38:01 +0000

It’s probably excellent, but I feel like I’ve been there and done that with no results. This TB mare, age 19, does not want to canter in a relaxed, on her butt, canter. Ive only been riding her about a year. Somedays it’s better than others but for the most part it’s a competition.
I can circle till I’m dizzy, and she will eventually slow down/stop but she can be a bully. She’s more collected during a jump sequence, but nose down barges and wants to RUN as soon as she has a chance.
She’s a force to be reckoned with. She has a very sweet disposition but once I’m on board, she’s Alpha. I don’t like to use the crop but do carry one and throw it away once we get warmed up. She hates it.
help! I’m 63, very strong, weigh about 120 +/- and have ridden for many years. I love the challenge but I’d like to feel like we’re getting somewhere. My dressage friend says she needs to be on her haunches – this I know 🙂 Now, how do I slow her down?

By: Becki

Becki — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:47:34 +0000

This is a great article. It really simplifies the half-halt.

By: steven

steven — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:10:52 +0000

thank you very much my horse wants to trot all the time i cant walk her i will try this out im training for a carriage cheers steve

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:02:28 +0000

This was very easy to understand, and I will use these exercises when I ride this evening. Again, thank you,

By: Jane

Jane — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:59:34 +0000

Very helpful!! Thank you

By: Diana

Diana — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:54:17 +0000

Great tips thanks Ill try them tomorrow when I take my horse out.

By: Alla

Alla — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 07:10:13 +0000

Very well written and easy to understand. Most of all, it makes good horse sense. I’ll be trying it out today.