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Training 'Side Passing' |
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This lesson is more accurately called "Leg Yielding" and is when the horse moves away from your leg pressure. We use Leg Yielding for 'Sidepassing.' One of the things we use it for is Trail Class obstacles, such as opening and closing gates. Horses usually tend naturally to push back against pressure and need to be taught how to move away from pressure.
It would be more difficult for the horse if we begin by asking him to Sidepass. So, we begin with Leg Yielding, which is easier for him. Begin practicing this on the ground, and practice it 15 times in each direction DAILY until the horse can do it almost perfectly. You must be very patient and allow the horse time
to understand what you are asking for. Be sure to praise the horse
for doing the exercise correctly. In the beginning, the horse will
be sloppy at this; the horse will improve a little bit with each new
practice session. |
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