The Almost Walk Exercise
The "almost walk" exercise is a fabulous tool to increase your horse's hind leg engagement, and therefore improve ALL of your work. Learn how to do it here!
The "almost walk" exercise is a fabulous tool to increase your horse's hind leg engagement, and therefore improve ALL of your work. Learn how to do it here!
Check for self carriage often throughout your work. Each time you do, you will get clear and accurate feedback as to whether or not your horse is carrying himself properly.
"Remember, the conversation between you and your horse must never be dull or inert. It should be, 'Ask, receive, give. Ask, receive, give.' Ask with your body and legs; receive through your body into your hands; give primarily with the hands, but also with your body and
Remember that whatever you are used to usually feels right to you. You will often have to step out of your comfort zone if you wish to improve.
“Thoroughbreds tend to thrive on physical movement, and they are, like all horses, hypnotized by their own rhythms. Repetition of success creates a sense of peace.” ~ Steuart Pittman