406 | Harnessing the Power of the Half Halt

The half-halt is one of the most useful aids you have in your toolkit as a rider. However, many riders are not utilizing this subtle yet powerful communication to its full potential.

The half-halt should be one of the earliest things that riders learn to master when learning to ride their horse. It is a vital part of riding well and being able to perform accurate, balanced movements with your horse.

However, while many riders understand the concept of the half-halt in theory, unfortunately, the carrying out of the actual movement leaves a lot of room for improvement.

The half-halt is essentially a rein check or a postponement. You are asking your horse for his undivided attention and letting him know that something is about to happen.

When ridden correctly, the half-halt can be used to re-balance your horse, to ask him for his attention, prepare him for an upcoming movement, to ask for more self-carriage or collection, to steady or slow him down, to set up transitions and, in fact, should be sprinkled generously throughout your ride from start to finish.

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Additional Resources for Equestrians:-

• Free Half halt training
• Your Aids to Ride the Half Halt
• 3 Ways to Use the Half Halt in Your Riding
• Harnessing the Power of the Half Halt
• Improving Your Ride with the Half Halt
• Understanding and Refining Your Half Halt
• Your Half Halt on the Ground with Your Horse
• Connection in Your Riding; Your Seat and Legs
• Connection; My Online Membership for Equestrians
• Online community for equestrians working on their mindset & fitness
• Online Community for equestrians focusing on re-schooling horses (and ex-racehorses