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Credit: SusanJStickle.com Any exercises that move a horse’s shoulders from left to right and move his weight off his left side are valuable in achieving suppleness on the left rein. Haunches in left, renvers left and leg yield right, as demonstrated here by Pam Goodrich and Donnerhit, a Bavarian Warmblood gelding, will all help.

Fran Kehr shares her advice on suppling the horse and suggests exercises to help you shift your horse's balance.

By Fran (Dearing) Kehr
Mar 13, 2019

Credit: Rebecca Neff Leg yielding is a methodical movement that promotes straightness and throughness, which in turn promotes balance. Here Catherine Chamberlain demonstrates the leg yield with her Dutch Warmblood, Chance.

Fran Kehr answers this reader question, explaining this combination of aids and what it achieves when performed correctly.

By Fran (Dearing) Kehr
Nov 13, 2016