Leading Like a Pro
…tension on the rein, bringing it toward his shoulder. He’ll shift his weight to the right shoulder, and the left shoulder will sort of melt away from you as he…
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Ride the Shoulder Fore
…tracks, with his front legs just barely to the inside of his hind (as opposed to the greater bend of shoulder-in, where he’s traveling on three clear tracks-inside fore, outside…
Simple Steps to Stepping Your Horse Sideways
…to shift toward the right. This is what you want to happen with your horse. Left Shoulder to the Right Motivator: The rein. Spot: His left shoulder. Direction: Right. Reward:…
How to Achieve Real Uphill Balance
…down on the front end he goes. The blockage happens at the shoulders. Without the shoulders moving up and out of the way, allowing the hind end to step forward…
Dances with Horses
…neck reining, diagonal movement, flexibility, and general balance. Shoulder Control • Control your horse’s shoulders to develop a more responsive, more balanced, and safer partner. • Always perform these shoulder…
The Groundwork Waltz
…collection by bringing his nose back, shortening his entire body, and bringing his hindquarters forward. • Lightens the load on his front feet and shoulders. • Begins to soften shoulders…
Equitation for Adults
…their riding, as well as their relationships with their horses. Overall, she finds common problems in rider positions. 1. Rounded Shoulders The problem: Your shoulders hunch forward, sometimes causing your…
Gain Neck, Bend Control in Dressage
…halts bring his shoulders up and strengthen the bridge. Your horse’s shoulders, along with his head and neck, are part of his forehand. Some people misunderstand the term “on the…
Create Proper Alignment in Your Horse
…You might also find that a shoulder out of place can affect the opposite hip – the left shoulder and right hip, or the right shoulder and left hip. The…
Riding a Runaway
…Hip, Shoulder, Shoulder What’s involved: The hip, shoulder, shoulder exercise is an effective combination of moving your horse’s hips to the side and then having him step backward. It’s one…