Jane Savoie demonstrates the four requirements - forward, straight, rhythm and contact - that must be solidly understood by both horse and rider before attempting a half halt. She then breaks down the half halt into individual elements and shows the rider why and how to use it. Jane also shows several common mistakes that riders make and how to correct them as they are learning the physical coordination and timing needed to ride a half halt. This information, comdined with listening to feed back from the horse, can help the rider evaluate her progress whilelearning the half halt aid.
Savoie's fresh and innovative approach th teaching this often misundstood aid to balancing (and re-balancing) the horse will help all riders, many of whom may have struggled for years.
