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Natural and Artificial Balance of the Horse
Riders Rainbow · 11/04/2024
Horses naturally carry more weight on their forehand (weight distribution between forehand and hindquarters is approximately 60/40), meaning that the forehand naturally has a certain supporting function, while the hindquarters are primarily used for spontaneous propulsion in flight situations.

Faulty Influence: The Seat
Riders Rainbow · 10/21/2024
All of the rider’s movements should originate from the horse. The rider allows the horse’s motion to flow through them in complete relaxation and adds no active, conscious “swinging” of their own.

Faulty Influence: The Reins
Riders Rainbow · 10/14/2024
What happens in the horse’s neck extends through the rest of the horse’s body. Therefore, it is essential to address this topic in detail, especially since there are many surprising opinions circulating about what constitutes correct contact.......

"Riding into the Wall" – The Art of Deep Corner Riding – Gert Schwabl von Gordon
Riders Rainbow · 10/06/2024
👉 What does "deep corner riding" mean? One of the fundamentals of the art of riding is the deeply ridden corner. Many riders tend to ride the corners of the arena too early and too shallow, which deprives the horse of the ability to bend correctly and maintain balance. Gert Schwabl von Gordon used a simple yet effective description to help riders ride the corner correctly: "As if you were going to ride into the wall."