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Riding Forward

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Learn to correct a tight neck by riding your horse forward and downward to the hand.

By Christoph Hess
Feb 26, 2019

Credit: Richard Malmgren Notice thisrelaxed and supple horse’s fully stretched neck on an obviously light rein. The lumbar back thrusts the pelvis forward and lowers the croup. The horse’s supple joints articulate well as he sinks down on his right hind leg. The rider demonstrates an adhesive seat. JJ Tate rides Donnermuth, a 2001 Rhinelander gelding (by Don Bedo) owned by Candace Tate.

Learn the true meaning of the term "forward" and how to put it to use in your dressage training.

By Charles de Kunffy
Feb 25, 2019