So many riders are wrongly taught to look up past the jump when approaching it, presumably to keep them from anticipating the jump and jumping ahead. But this method turns you into a mere passenger on your horse over the jumps. There is a much better way. Find out here!
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