Quiet Hands | Catherine Haddad | PART 04

Part 4: Given that the rider is riding in a double jointed snaffle, Catherine explains the importance of not moving the bit through the horses mouth - which leaves the leg and seat aids to be relied upon. She has the rider do an exercise with bridging the reins which illustrates whether she needs both reins to keep the horse's head in position and stops her from moving the bit through the horse's mouth. Catherine uses this to show her she can achieve roundness without moving the bit, and how much softer her horse can be as a result. The rider practices bridging the reins in each hand and both hands, without disturbing the neck position.