Tip/Quote of the Day # 4293
The inside rein is like the directional in your car. You use it to indicate the direction that you plan to go, but not to actually turn your car.
The inside rein is like the directional in your car. You use it to indicate the direction that you plan to go, but not to actually turn your car.
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.
Spend time on the basics, such as straightness and suppleness, and the more difficult movements will fall into place naturally.