how do you preform a halfhalt? Does a horse have to be taught how to do it?
A half halt is not something the horse does, but the rider. Basically it is lifting the outside rein briefly and then dropping the hand to normal position. It is a way to get the horse's attention, to warn him that something else is about to be asked, such as a transition up or down or to slow up a bit and pay attention. It is better this way rather than constant pulling on the mouth as the horse will only pull back and resist.
No, a horse does not have to be taught how to do one as far as I know. What you do to preform a sucessful halfhalt it act as if you were doing a walk to halt, trot to halt, canter to halt or gallop to halt transition. But at the last minute, you give them their head and keep them at the gait they are at. Hope that helps!
nope! a horse doesnt have to be taught how do perform a hlaf halt. You add leg pressure in your lower calves and then you tug on the reins slightly. But this is to make the horse slow down, but not break their gate. Good Luck!
