Long Reining Basics for starting Collection (Long Reining)

Long Reining is a fantastic way to teach the horse how to start to collect his body without the added weight of the rider which might throw off the delicate balance. It isn’t easy for horses to start collection and even a small shift of the riders weight too far forwards, backwards or sideways can unbalance the horse. Using Long Reins is a way to stay in connection with the horse, whilst working him between the aids represented by the reins. At first you start from a distance, but as the horse advances the handler should step between the hind legs of the horse almost touching the tail. This is the difference between driving and long reining. Long reining means up close and personal.
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