Training for Para Dressage Rider, Getting the Horse Responsive | Sacha Hamilton

Sacha schools the walk pirouettes using the aids Emma will use and then the halt rein back. Because Emma is weaker on the right side they had to figure out aids to keep the horses straight in this movement. Sacha powers him up before the halt reinbacks, checking to make sure he will respond to how Emma uses her aids. He needs to contain his power without becoming too strong. After some canter work she moves on to the medium trot. The walk is very important in the para test and Sacha works on getting him to strut in his walk to garner the most points possible. Sacha explains the differences between Murphy and Solitaire the two horses that Emma rides in para competition.