Hannah Biggs trains suppleness and responses in Weltzin

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  • Posted: 23/05/2010
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Dressage rider Hannah Biggs works on suppleness and quickness of reactions with her home-produced, 11 year old stallion Weltzin, in preparation for advanced moves. Having recently stepped up to grand prix Hannah says it's now about absolute precision in all moves. Weltzin is laid back so an instant reaction to her leg is vital, as is maintaining energy at all times. Hannah works in trot and canter on flexion and bend, as well as varying the tempo, so that Weltzin is supple and forwards before moving on to working pirouettes and canter changes. Hannah says, "It is the body, not the hand that is used for half halts." Her explanation of the aids is invaluable.

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Hansmom 9 Aug 2011 Wow!
Madeira 24 Feb 2011 Wonderful demonstration of sensitive riding creating a picture of harmony. Was impressed with this combination when I first saw them in at Addington in 2005 so nice to have the opportunity to see this rider at work.
Silver Snaffles 10 Jun 2010 Just beautiful. Horse and rider in perfect harmony.
Tabanac 25 May 2010 Something to really aspire to and yes, so useful even at my low level! Fabulous, thanks.
Mandeigh 24 May 2010 Another really informative video.....I love Hannah's commentary. And also really good to see a horse/rider combo that have come the whole way togther, pity there wasn't footage of Weltzin as a novice for comparrison!

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