An Exercise to Show You How to Control Your Strong Horse Without Pulling

Riders instinctively pull back on the reins when they feel their horse becoming strong or heavy. And instead of fixing the problem, pulling back actually invites the horse into a game of tug of war.

Tug of war is a game of strength, will power, and ego. Usually best played with a competitor of equal (or lesser) strength. A game of rider vs horse is no contest. You will not win a pulling match with your horse. So it is best to find a way to control your horse without pulling.

Here is an exercise that you can do while on the ground, that will show you how to control your strong horse more effectively! (Click on Article Title above (in blue) to read full article)