While any horse may shorten its neck, some are prone to doing so from tension, conformation, strong reins, or being taught to "give" to busy hands or draw reins. This short neck from incorrect front-to-back riding can be really hard to fix! Learn how here!
Riders who get the best out of the sensitive type of horse are usually especially good at being tactful.
In the sport of Eventing, ensuring that our horses are truly fit for our level of competition is one of the best ways to prevent unnecessary injuries.
Control the tone of the voice in your head when you are riding, as if it becomes irritated or harsh, your horse will feel it and become tense. If it becomes timid or uncertain, your horse will feel that and may either become timid and uncertain himself, or he may
"Ride around the corner in an active, short canter, and let your horse do the jumping." ~ Andrew Nicholson