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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2141
When bending their horse or performing the shoulder in, it is a common mistake for riders to draw their inside heel up, bringing the inside leg too far back to give the aid. This tends to push the horse's hindquarters out, producing angle rather than actual bend.
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