Horse & Rider

Drill Your Rollback

If you find yourself struggling to stay out of the penalty box when it comes time to perform a rollback, try going back to the basics at home and working the pieces individually before attempting to do them all at once. This drill is designed to help your horse rock back on his haunches before going into the turn, and keep him straight and on the correct lead during your lope departures.

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