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In Hand work: How to Train Piaffe, Passage, and Pirouettes

In Hand work: How to Train Piaffe, Passage, and Pirouettes

In hand work means that you are working with a while you are on the ground (either with or without a rider), working typically on piaffe, passage and pirouettes.

3 important steps to In-hand work:

  1. Break it down
  2. Don’t be in a hurry
  3. Get help

The in hand work is important for all horses! They learn to rotate their pelvis under and lift their back to work effectively.

Remember, sometimes what you feel isn’t what it looks like on the ground. It’s important to get help/eyes on the ground so that you can know what’s actually happening!

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