The art of long-reining
LONG-REINING IS a useful and easy to learn skill and, when done correctly, it will help with your horse’s development. It can also be used instead of riding or before riding as a good warm-up. It helps to strengthen your horse’s back and enhances his posture to enable him to carry a rider with ease. At Moorcroft we long-rein horses with the aim of softening and suppling the back muscles and lifting the thoracic spine. This gives each horse a good chance of becoming strong enough to work under a rider, progress and stay sounder.
Working any horse above the bit (that is, with his back down and his head up) will, over time, cause physical issues, so long-reining is a vital tool, promoting the development of a good, strong, sound back for whatever riding discipline you do. It’s easy and logical, and the following guidelines will ensure that you get it right from the start.
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