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Welcome to day 5 of the mini-course

 Working at the Long Rein  

 

In the previous lesson, we worked on straight lines and corners. Today we start with circles.

The aids are almost the same as for the corners.

The inside rein stays stable and the outside rein is variable.

The difference is that your outside rein takes back later and keeps more length and space.

How much you give with your outside rein determines the size of the circle.

If your horse does not respond to the outside rein, you can open your inside rein and point in the direction you want to go.

Only move your hand slightly to the side and do not move your hand backwards.

You will find a PDF below with an overview of the aids, which you can take with you to the stable.

You can watch today's lesson here⬇

 

What to take away from today:

  • The aids for circles are the same as for corners

  • The inside rein stays stable

  • The outside rein gives space and determines the size of the circle

  • Timing and feel are important

Your assignment:

Walk two rounds to the left and two rounds to the right, making a circle in each corner.

 

Focus on:

  • Keeping your inside rein stable

  • Giving enough space with your outside rein

Notice:

  • Does your horse follow the circle?

  • Does your horse respond to your outside rein?

Let us know how it goes in the community!

 

 What’s coming next:

▶ Day 6 – Changing direction
How do you change direction without confusion?
Once this is confirmed, it opens up endless possibilities in your long reining work.

▶ Day 7 – Shoulder-out
How do you take the first step towards lateral work on the long reins?
How do you use this exercise to strengthen the inside hind leg?

Previous lessons:

▶ Day 1 – What is long reining & equipment

▶ Day 2 – Preparatory groundwork

▶ Day 3 – Stepping forward and halting

▶ Day 4 – Straight lines and corners

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