When a horse goes against the hand, the problem is rarely in the reins.🤔 Resistance in the contact usually means the body isn’t through yet. The back isn’t swinging, the energy from behind can’t travel forward, and the horse has nowhere to go but against your hand. Trying to fix this by holding more, shortening the reins, or “setting” the frame only creates more tension. Instead, think body first: • Ride forward into the bridle • Create activity behind • Allow the neck to open so the horse can

🐴🔄 Redirectable beats containable. “Correct riding” has its place—finished horses, finished settings, steady hands in the box. But when things go sideways, redirection will save you. When a horse bucks, runs, or blows through the bridle, pulling straight back creates a fight. Change the conversation. Turn your hands horizontal, take one hand away, and redirect the feet. Left and right creates control when up and down doesn’t. Don’t get stuck when the horse needs guidance. Safety and clarity co

Ever had that moment where you ask for contact… and your horse answers with a negative reaction? 😬 The temptation is to “hold it” in front. But that usually creates more tension, more resistance, and an even heavier feel. What I want instead: ride THROUGH it into the bridle. ✅ Keep your hand forward (don’t work backwards) ✅ Add leg so the energy goes from hind leg → body → hand ✅ If it gets sticky: make a simple transition, go forward again, and let the back loosen ✅ Give a short stretch break

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