Beth Baumert explains that the best thing you can do for your horse’s health and longevity is to ride him in a way that’s friendly to his body.

In this issue, Baumert:

• describes common back-to-front and lateral balance issues.
• explains that half halts and transitions are the rider’s primary tools to improve the balance of the horse.
• shares two exercises to practice honing balance.

PLUS, farm owners and operators share their fall maintenance plans to help prepare their barns for winter.

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