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Five Steps to Shoulder-In Michelle Gibson 1

An Olympic bronze medalist shares her strategy for learning and polishing this pivotal movement.

By Michelle Gibson with Beth Baumert • Photos by Dean Graham
Jun 12, 2018

Credit: Jerry Morris 1. The rider uses a combination of the lower back, seat and leg to bring the horse’s energy evenly into both reins without changing the rhythm or tempo of the gait. This step brings the horse’s energy forward toward the bit.

Kathy Connelly teaches you simple steps to practice and perfect the half halt.

By Kathy Connelly with Annie Morris
Jan 4, 2017

Sarah Geikie rides the shoulder-in on Waterhouse, her Hanoverian gelding.

Dressage judge Sarah Geikie explains the importance of bend in riding the venerable shoulder-in exercise.

By Sarah Geikie
Oct 11, 2015