The flag is a great tool to extend your intentions
The flag can 'sensitize' your horse to allow him to do many jobs
This colt is beginning to want to follow Tilly and the flag
Here we have the colt 'hooked-up'
Begin Sidepass Using Flag
Allegra Begins Sidepass - Crossing Front Legs
Note Flag Drawing No Smoking Sign
My Feet Move on a Line thru Allegra's Body
Begin Sideways on a Circle
Move Flag: Eye to Hind Foot & Back to Eye
Keep a Slow Rhythm in Your Feet-Forward
Your position will vary with each horse
The goal is soft, sideways movement in the horse REWARD
Build up the speed of the flag, while the horse follows the intentions in your SLOW feet!
Stop your feet & the flag and REST
Make the rest time, longer than the work time
Sometimes you need a helper!
Video of Sideways on a Cirlce Exercise
After the work with movement, let the horse have a good look-see-smell of the flag
Begin the Dorrance 'Tour of the World' Exercise
Trace the outline of the horse with the flag
Continuing 'Tour of the World'
Be cautious when bringing the flag up under the neck
Take plenty of time as you go over the top of the head & ears
End of the 'Tour of the World'
