09/24/2026
If your horse tends to fall out through the shoulder in a turn, pulling harder on the inside rein usually isn’t the answer.
Instead, think inside leg → outside rein.
Your inside leg asks for the bend and keeps your horse from falling in, while your outside rein helps control the outside shoulder and keeps the horse balanced and on the track.
This becomes especially important when riding a course. A balanced turn isn’t just about getting the front legs around the corner; it's about riding with enough leg and hand to create a “round” canter coming from the hind end that carries the horse balanced through the turn.
The goal isn’t to pull your horse through the turn; it is to ride with enough leg to keep your impulsion going through the turn.
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