October 26, 2021

Turn-on-the-forehand

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.
Theory

How Can I Achieve Suppleness on the Left Rein?

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

Nov 19, 2020
Credit: Jacques Toffi - arnd.nl The rein-back is a challenging movement that can have multiple problems. Even the top horses and riders in the world respect this movement and approach it carefully. Here, British Olympian Carl Hester demonstrates the ideal rein-back on Uthopia.
Instruction

How Can I Fix a Lazy Rein-Back?

USDF gold medalist Jennifer Kaiser addresses the challenges with this movement

May 18, 2020
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Instruction

Basic Horse Behavior for Dressage Success

Try these mounted and unmounted exercises with your horse to establish respect and improve your relationship.

Apr 24, 2019
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Instruction

Are There Different Versions of Turn on the Forehand?

Kamila Dupont answers this reader question, explaining variations of this beneficial exercise.

Apr 24, 2019
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First Level

Hilda Gurney: First Level Movements with Young Horses

Learn how to begin schooling First Level movements with a 4-year-old.

Jun 20, 2019