Tag: David Hunt

In this clip, David Hunt suggests the use of the halt and/or rein back in the downward transitions to ensure the horse is engaged and stepping under in the transitions, not pushing against the bit.

In this clip, David Hunt discusses how the seat holds the balance, while the leg influences the forward energy.

In this clip, David Hunt coaches a demonstration rider through the half pass, reminding her to begin the half pass with two steps of shoulder-in, and to ride the movement while looking where she wants to go and thinking of the trot.

In this clip, David Hunt discusses the importance of keeping the horse happy in his work as he learns increasingly difficult movements, and that the work must not be a punishment.

In this clip, David Hunt discusses the use of leg-yield to maintain tempo, and prevent the horse from running away from the aids.

In this clip, David Hunt discusses the importance of analyzing whether you are satisfied with each transition, and gives a mental checklist of things to ensure your transitions are as they should be.

By Megan Compton The 2023 Adequan®/USDF Trainers Conference was recently held in Florida, drawing over 300 attendees.  Here, USDF Silver and Bronze Medalist and USDF...