Tip/Quote of the Day # 4082
The rider's elbows should at all times act as a hinge, following the horse's movement much like the rubber donut in side reins.
The rider's elbows should at all times act as a hinge, following the horse's movement much like the rubber donut in side reins.
Acceptance of the outside rein is key to resistance free downward transitions.
You should feel like you have to ask your horse to stop, rather than simply "letting" him stop. If he stops when you let him, he is behind your leg.
To successfully maintain the elusive forward feeling hands, imagine that you are pushing a shopping cart as you ride forward into the bit.
Horses speak through their actions. Try to listen to what they are telling you.