Riding forward - Horse in front of your leg

Many problem occur in dressage when your horse in not in front of your aids or also referred to in front of your leg. This means that with a light aid your horse should move freely forward or sideways. Most horses give you a delayed response – you put your leg on and they do not move. I like to think that the horse should react to my leg like my car reacts to the accelerator. When I put my foot on the gas pedal of my car I know how it will react. With my horses I must know that when I put my legs on how my horse will react. We start with a light aid (the type of aid you would like to give) if the horse doesn’t react then they get a stronger aid. We want to give the stronger aid till the horse moves freely forward. Every horse must know they can be ridden forward - (example riding extended canter or riding in the field where the horse can be a little less restricted.) eg on and they do not move. I like to think that the horse should react to my leg like my car reacts to the accelerator. When I put my foot on the gas pedal of my car I know how it will react. With my horses I must know that when I put my legs on how my horse will react. We start with a light aid (the type of aid you would like to give) if the horse doesn’t react then they get a stronger aid. We want to give the stronger aid till the horse moves freely forward. Every horse must know they can be ridden forward – (example riding extended canter or riding in the field where the horse can be a little less restricted.)

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[rhymeswithbam]

From this video she looks like a good rider. Not everyone can be blessed with a perfect body. It's not about how skinny you are, it's about the quality of your riding.

[LulitaInPita]

@SkyCabin6 The best way to do it without pulling back on the reins is TO USE YOUR SEAT! (something alot of people forget to do)

Sit tall and use your tummy muscles, strenghen your core, then when you feel the horse wanting to pull think as if you want to dig your butt and sit bones into the saddle and a bit forward, if he doesn't react use a small reminder with the rein and when he releases you release your pressure and praise.

Soon he'll start to react, it takes a bit of time :)

[clearcrystalblues]

@Anas8120 lol

[Anas8120]

@clearcrystalblues ...... :-S

[clearcrystalblues]

@Anas8120 sticks and stones my friend, sticks and stones <3

[Anas8120]

Great video)))

[Anas8120]

@clearcrystalblues What an ASSHOLE

[xXHorses4lifeCSXx]

Horse= car....squeeze your heels=starting the car....guide with reins=using your steering weel...turn with reins=turn the steering weel...I didn't know I could learn how to drive too! Great video!! And your horse is VERY pretty!=) I was just kidding about the car part..xD That is a good way to put it though. :)

[doublevlogcation]

@vahyat Firstly dressage isn't going in circles, your thinking of hacking. A good bit that is the correct size, and ridden by a rider who is not jabbing at the mouth and causing them pain, will not hurt a horse. I respect the ways of natural horsemanship and they are great for building a partnership which your horse, but it is not the only way. And it is completely fine for the horse, they except a bit willingly and it does not hurt them. Please do your research before leaving stupid comments.

[vahyat]

@Reggyroos Whatever. You are surrounded by people who are obsessed with getting ribbons and awards. Its never about the horse in circles like dressage or any other equestrian "sports". A bit is used to cause pain. It is designed for it. It is a piece of metal against a thin layer of gum tissue on sensitive bone. I can't believe anyone can still question that. Just because it works doesn't mean its right. Its not good for the horse. But its always about your image, ego, and awards anyways.

[Reggyroos]

@vahyat and also this horse is doing Grand Prix dressage which means that is has muscles developed and used to being in a frame. IT IS NOT BASED SOLELY ON PAIN! Don't be stubborn... Admit that there is other ways to get results out of your horses different to your method and they aren't 'right or wrong' just different ways to achieve whatever success someone wishes to achieve.

[Reggyroos]

@vahyat Riding in a halter is, yes, a great way to develop a relationship with your horse but some people like me want to do dressage which has to be done in a bit and above elementary has to be done in a double bridle. This horse is "on the bit" correctly which means that the rider is only using her legs and seat to achieve the 'look' but only using her hand aids (which are very soft) to enforce it!