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# Tip/Quote of the Day # 3129
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- Published: 2022-01-24T02:02:00.000Z
- Updated: 2022-01-24T02:02:09.000Z
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- Tags: Get your FREE daily tip here!, #Import 2026-01-20 00:55

Well ridden half halts are the single most important way for you to increase your horse's carrying power behind. This is because half halts will be used constantly throughout your work, even in the show ring, to encourage the horse to carry more weight behind. So the effectiveness of your half halts will have a big effect on your ability to *keep* your horse carrying his weight on his hind legs.