In this video Claire moves away from stick work and onto horsemanship. She shows us the proper way to warm a polo pony up, how to check-up, and how to turn. Additionally, she explains how to maintain your balance and grip while in two-point. She also shows us some more advanced techniques like flying lead changes and rollbacks.
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Schooling a Green Horse for Polo – Tobacco Video 1
Christian demonstrates stops, checks, and both right and left turns throughout the chukker. He emphasizes keeping a relaxed grip on the horse, keeping the horse balanced and on the proper lead, and using soft contact with the horses mouth via the reins.
Riding Style And Reality: How To Properly Apply Your Leg When Executing Checks and Rollbacks From The Gallop
Riding with your toes sticking out is not a big deal. Some people are naturally inclined to be straighter then others. The real sin is gripping with the lower leg.