Head Yanking at Walk

[midnightsecret]

Hello all

Comments

[young_modern]

you said you get her to trot or work in some other way when she does it. but what do your hands do when she jerks on the reins [when she's not already on a completely loose rein]? does she manage to pull the reins out of your hands, even just a smidge? do your arms go forward to follow her head movement?

in addition to the suggestion of giving her a good pop [i personally prefer to airmfor the shoulder/chest if i can], i would also suggest keeping your hands solid. if she wants to be bratty and jerk on the reins, let her bang on the bit and maybe she'll realize it's not such a good idea. be soft when she's soft.

[moonfeather]

This.

[default_reality]

I've done this before - but as he only did it while standing, I'd just plant my hands on the pommel and let him nail himself >.>

[default_reality]

Yeah... I need to start doing this on my horse more often; I've become way too dependent on them! :(