Understanding the Half Pass
with JoAnne Young
An excellent breakdown of the progressive steps required for student and horse to accomplish the half pass. The correct aids are explained and re-emphasized throughout the session with specific individual coaching for each student where they are at in the learning process of this movement. Helpful session for both instructors and riders.
Running time: 40 minutes
JoAnne Young is excited that every student and every horse still brings fresh challenges that keep life interesting. She is a CHA Master Certifier, a CHA life member, and Houghton College Equestrian Program Professor. With over 40 years of riding, teaching, and training, she still considers herself blessed to have mentored under many gifted instructors nationally and internationally including: Walter Zettl, Bertin Potter, Molly Sivewright, Carel Eijkenaar, Eddo Hoestra, and Doris Halstead. JoAnne is happy she is still learning and finds it a privilege to prepare students for CHA certification through college curricula.