Tip/Quote of the Day # 3444
"Stretch and supple the horses for a long and healthy career. Keep them moving to keep them sound. Leaving them in a box and only out an hour a day is not a good way to keep a horse sound." ~ Carl Hester
"Stretch and supple the horses for a long and healthy career. Keep them moving to keep them sound. Leaving them in a box and only out an hour a day is not a good way to keep a horse sound." ~ Carl Hester
Too much inside rein is a common cause of horses missing their lead changes behind.
When the rider uses too much hand, the horse's hind legs have no place to go, so they cannot stride normally.
If you ride a nicely flowing forward free walk on loose reins long enough, horses very often begin to seek the contact on their own.
"A horse with amazing gaits can cover up even the most un-amazing rider." ~ Steffen Peters