Equestrian basics - Pacific Crest Trail Association

I believe that simplicity for riders and simplicity for training horses goes a long way. When working with a horse that has difficulty with flying lead changes, I always fall back on a few basics I believe every horse should know before I approach the work to improve a flying change. Here are the basics I believe a horse should successfully understand: (1) Turn on the forehand; (2) Haunches-in at the walk; (3) Prompt and responsive canter departures; (4) Holding a counter canter and the ability

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