Day 1 Game of Contact

am Session in the class room--handout notes to be available.

Simulations from Day 1

1. holding hands
2. bicep/tricep take and give contact
3. savvy string - same
4. savvy string around the waist/or on the barrel- add in turn and release as reins/contact means go
5. savvy string in the mouth: biceps is NOT pleasant

Triceps feel so solid and connected and good. Biceps especially if bouncing in the mouth do NOT feel good.

1. Walk and take contact: reins mean go i.e. keep walking without a reaction to the bit or stopping.
2. If taking contact stops the horses forward motion or horse backs--then turn horse and release on the first step.
3. Reactions to the bit: follow the movement i.e. sideways or head going up or down (behind or infront of bit) to avoid the bit. You want to turn sideways let me help you. Following not pulling until they get tired of it.
a. head up two reins lift or one suspension rein.
b. head stretching down to avoid the bit: take feel with biceps and mmaintain contact until horse decides to raise head--not pulling head up with the reins.
Hold at the trot but not the walk as need to follow movement at the walk.