The secrets of the trade were revealed on episode 1 of the evoke All Star Academy this week, where contestants underwent their first ridden assessment under the watchful eyes of Charlie Hutton and Carl Hester!
Carl and Charlie watched each rider warm up before giving them top tips on how to improve their horse’s way of going on the flat, focused on the scales of training. Advice ranged from how to pick up the correct canter lead with horses that can lose balance or fall in, how to use bend to improve straightness, and even a NEW way of holding the reins that can make the world of difference to your horse’s acceptance of the bridle. Who knew it was that easy?!
We were all taught how to hold the reins when we started riding, but this unusual trick, even used for one session, can make a quick and long-lasting difference! And anyone can do it — no special reins required… to find out how to hold your reins in a way that is likely to help your horse accept the bridle, according to dressage legends Carl Hester and Charlie Hutton, tune in to episode 1 of the evoke All Star Academy FOR FREE on H&C+ here.
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