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.
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.......
👉 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."