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Developing Balance In Hand

Relaxation and Movement Training for Improved Performance in ALL Disciplines

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Help Your Horse Move and Feel Better 
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To Unlock Their Athletic Potential

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​In hand exercises help the horse both physically and mentally. 

​Through in hand work, we improve the horse’s bodily strength and suppleness. We teach him to be aware of his body, to bend evenly to both sides, and to move forwards, backwards, and laterally smoothly and softly. 
Through the release of tension in movement, the horse also finds a better mental state. As tension releases, emotions of anxiety, worry, and apprehension fade.

Think of this in hand work doing for your horse what a good yoga class does for a person. Yoga improves mobility and increases strength, but also helps with the release of mental tension. Just as yoga relaxes both body and mind, so does in hand work for a horse.

Learn how to use in hand work with your horse with Developing Balance in Hand, the new online course with Patrick King.

In this program you will learn how to work through exercises on the ground to help your horse feel relaxed and move with more relaxation and balance. Patrick will also help you troubleshoot the challenges that arise - and even give you feedback and advice through the one on one video coaching available in this course.

You can do these exercises anywhere and with any age horse.

About Your Instructor Patrick King

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​In 18 years of teaching clinics around the world and starting over 3,000 young horses, Patrick has refined the in hand work he teaches to a simple progression of exercises.

Patrick has a unique breadth of experience, riding in varied disciplines, and studying with many other master horsemen, including Ray Hunt, Mark Russell, and Master Luis Valenca. He specializes in teaching the principles of classical dressage to riders from ALL disciplines.

In this training, Patrick King is going to take you through a series of fun exercises that will help your horse find relaxation, to both move and feel better.
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Patrick is engaging and clear in how he teaches. I love that he gives the horses confidence and allows them to have some expression in the process.
~ Dani Henry
​I just want to say thank you and let you know how much this is helping both my horse and me. We’re really making progress with position 1 and 2. I think my horse is really enjoying this ground work and the thoughtful yet quietness of it. 
~ Amy
​Thank you! I have 3 rescue horses and they raced and each has a different issue. Your explanations are easy to understand! I'm very happy because I know I'll be able to help my mares with your guidance.
~ Anne Testa

What You Will Learn in the Course

Each Lesson is broken into manageable videos so you can watch as little or as much as you have time for - and review specific lessons quickly and easily.
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Lesson 1 › Building Blocks - the Benefits and Essential Components of In-Hand Work

In this first part of the course, you will learn why in hand work is important for any horse, and the essential responses your horse will need to understand before getting started with this work. 
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Lesson 2 › Beginning the Dance: Learning and Practicing the Basic In Hand Position

Once you've gone through the preparation work with your horse, you’re ready to work on basic in hand exercises. Regardless of the discipline you're riding, these in hand exercises are going to help your horse to achieve better alignment of his body, better engagement of the haunches, and more freedom through the shoulders.

​All of these will build his strength and improve his movement. 
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Lesson 3 › Building Strength Through Progressive Exercises

We began with exercises to develop mobility in your horse’s body as well as rhythm in his movement.

​Now we progress to exercises that lead us further on the path to collection and build strength in the horse’s body. 
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Lesson 4 › Progressing to More Advanced Work

We are now moving on to exercises with work in the bridle, where we have an outside rein to connect and collect the horse.
 
In this section, we ask our horse for more engagement and connection to the hindquarters. From here we can change position and do more lateral work, affecting the position of the haunches, the engagement, and ultimately the degree of collection that we get from our horse. This is where it starts to get really fun!
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Lesson 5 › Pattern Work

Now that you have gone through the first steps of the positions, it is time to practice patterns. These patterns will encourage you to move through the transitions more fluidly from one position to another. 
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In this section, you will work through several of the patterns with your horse, plus watch Patrick coach several other horse/rider pairs through the patterns. 
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The Course Workbook 

Go through each Lesson in your personal workbook, answering questions about you and your horse, and recording your thoughts and ideas while you are in the moment.

​The workbook reinforces your learning by having an easy to access manual to follow along with during the course videos and to refer back to.

Bonuses You Will Get When You Join

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BONUS › Anatomy of Collection
Lecture Series

Follow along in this detailed lecture where Patrick explains the meaning and purpose of true collection and how it affects your horse. 

Discover the intricate connections between the anatomy of the horse and how their anatomy and posture affects movement. 

This three hour lecture has been organized into easy to view 10-15 minute clips so it's easy to refer back to it as often as you need.
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BONUS › One on One Video Coaching with Patrick 

Send in two videos with you and your horse - one as you begin the course to get his expert feedback on the fundamental positions, and then another video any time you would like feedback on your progress to more advanced work. 

As part of this In Hand program, you get to work one on one with Patrick through video coaching. 
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BONUS › The Pattern Pack

The Pattern Pack contains 5 additional patterns that will give you more exercises to practice and master with your horse.

The true value of this Bonus Pattern Pack will come into play once you have progressed through the foundational exercises in the Course - you will have an additional 5 patterns to practice with your horse, on your way to mastery! 

Messages from Students

Grace Has Come A Long Way...

Our Bond Has Improved...

Detailed explanation, clear videos, builds relaxation, balance and most interestingly improved our relationship by having quiet quality slow work time together instead of always working on forward. Also great for off weather practice when the ground prohibits riding.
~ Ro Wellmaker
I loved the flow of the course, the short segments, along with the written (digital) content I can print and study from. Viewed all, but still working on position 1 and 2...
Grace has blossomed from this in hand work and it has given me more confidence to handle her. Looking forward to seeing how she will respond under saddle.
~ Christa Page
A real a-ha! moment for me with the description of what is likely going on when I hear people say 'dropped shoulder' on the circle. This is the first completely understandable description I've ever heard of what is going on and why it's a balance problem. Thanks for communicating this in a way that I can understand!
~ Deborah H

Commonly Asked Questions

Do I need to be an experienced rider?
Nope! Riders of all levels are welcome! Practicing In Hand work will help your riding in many ways, developing your sense of feel and ability to discern good movement from your horse.
​Do I need to be a dressage rider?
​We have riders of all disciplines in the course! In Hand work is not about simply performing the exercises, instead it is about using the exercises to strengthen and supple the horse for better movement, which can also change posture and behavior! This is just as important for a trail horse, gaited horse, western horse, or jumper.
​​Does this work for gaited horses?
Yes, Patrick regularly works with all types of horses, including gaited breeds! The foundational exercises performed at walk are beneficial for developing the strength, balance, and coordination to successfully maintain the horse’s gait. ​
I have a young horse who is not being ridden yet, can I do this In Hand work?
Yes! In Hand work is an excellent way to prepare a young horse for riding.
​How long will it take to see results from my horse?
​The answer to this is “it depends.” Results will vary according to many factors, including the age of your horse and their current fitness level. It is not uncommon to notice a big difference in your horse’s responses and softness in only one session, physical changes in posture may be evident after a few sessions or a few weeks, depending on the horse and the nature of other work being done with the horse.
​How can I learn this without someone looking at me and my horse?
This is why we offer video coaching! You can send in two videos, one during the course and another anytime this year for Patrick’s feedback. You may be surprised how far you can go being slow and aware and listening to the feedback from your horse and your own body as you work through these exercises from the instructions in the videos. ​
​Do I need to own my own horse?
This course is very hands on. The theory may be interesting, but you will not get the true benefit of the work without practicing with a horse. If you lease a horse or are able to do groundwork with school horses, there is no need to own your horse. Your lease horse or the school horses will thank you!
​When does the class begin?
Lesson One is available as soon as you join! The other lessons will be released each week, so you have time to study and practice before moving to the next lesson.
​How long is each module of the course?
Plan for 1-2 hours of “study time” each week, watching the videos and reading your workbook. You want to have at least practice session with your horse each week, 3-4 practice sessions would be ideal.
Do I need to be online at a certain time?
No, the videos are pre-recorded, edited, and posted, so you can watch at your convenience. ​

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As with all of our CRK Training programs, I want you to be completely confident and comfortable joining. If you are not satisfied with the course for any reason, return it for a full refund within 30 days of joining.
 
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