Your Horse  |  September 2017
PERFECT YOUR CONTACT
Contact can be described as a soft, steady connection between your hands and your horse’s mouth, with him going forwards confidently from your driving aid and seeking the hands. This steady contact allows your horse to balance and find his rhythm. It should never be forced by pulling backwards but gained through your horse reacting to your leg aids. In lateral work, circles and corners, your horse will work from the inside leg to the outside rein but he still needs to be in a contact. A responsive, supple horse will find every movement easier and he’ll move more confidently from the basics to advanced work. It’s key that exercises tackling suppleness and responsiveness are included in every session to improve the connection.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Your Horse September 2017.