Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this short, I demonstrate the importance of keeping a soft, following connection with the reins. If your hands stay stiff, your horse’s head will come back at you—but if you learn to relax your elbows and move with them, you’ll maintain a smooth, elastic contact. It takes practice, but it makes all the difference! Watch as I show how this small adjustment leads to better softness and communication.

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