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Keep it supple

WHEN WE TALK about suppleness it means that your horse is able to turn his head, neck and haunches in either direction with equal freedom and range of motion. This suppleness and relaxation is the second rung of the Scales of Training — the six key steps that should form the basis of training for every horse.

Just like people, horses naturally favour one side of their body more than the other. If you turn your head to look over your left shoulder and then do the same over your right shoulder you will probably find (unless you use the services of an excellent

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