06/10/2026
Developing straightness and responsiveness 🐴
Riding with one hand encourages riders to develop a better understanding of their outside aids and learn to influence the horse’s direction through their body and leg position, rather than relying on the reins.
This simple exercise focuses on maintaining straightness and control through the body. Riders navigated a pole with two narrow blocks, followed by a one-stride, slightly raised pole with V-poles that gradually became narrower — encouraging the horse to stay centred, straight and attentive to the rider’s aids.
A great exercise for developing accuracy, balance and feel while building a more independent rider💙
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