Trotting Diagonals For Strength And Balance
Trotting diagonals is one of the best strength building and balancing exercises you can do for your horse. A trot is a two-beat gait in which a front and hind leg
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The Value Of An Extended Trot
Too many horses miss out on the amazing value of an extended trot. There’s something almost magical about trotting fast on a loose rein with the rider’s hands forward, wide, and
3 Requirements For A Safe Horse
There are 3 basic requirements that must be in place for a horse to be safe and reliable. If these 3 things are established, the risk factor when you ride
Trust Your Horse
There’s a lot said about our horse trusting us, but not much about us trusting our horse. But your horse needs you to trust him. Roadblocks To Trusting Your Horse Many people
Shoulders And Hips
Shoulder and hip control are a crucial part of the foundation that should be built into every horse. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a performance rider or a trail rider
Release The Tension
A horse will never be light and responsive until the tension in his body is released. As your horsemanship improves, you should be able to feel when the horse is
Lead Changes, Flexion, and Lateral Movements
There is no secret mystery to executing flying lead changes and other more advanced maneuvers. It’s the same as anything else you do with your horse. Get the fundamental pieces
Slowing Down And Stopping Your Horse
How you approach slowing down and stopping depends on your horse. On a colt, or a horse that is not always wanting to go faster than you are asking, tipping
Backing Your Horse
Backing your horse is one of the best exercises there is for building strength and balance. The main thing to remember when teaching this is that you are not pulling