Perfect Laterals
"Shoulders In"

Duration Approx. 30 minutes


Shoulder In! is the first great bending and collecting exercise for the horse. Correctly done, it...

  • supples the horse both laterally and longitudinally
  • enables the horse to engage and mobilize the joints of the hind limbs
  • encourages the horse to take more weight in the hocks and haunches
  • renders the horse light on the forehand and softer in hand

Yet, most riders experience a multitude of problems when learning shoulder-in which is why we have devoted a whole video specifically to this movement. Here you will see very normal riders on very normal horses (thus disproving the idea that you have to own a 'dressage type' to do dressage!) showing some of the problems they may encounter along the way. Clearly, to ride shoulder-in successfully, it is important to understand the basic principles e.g.

  • influence of weight aids
  • the required body posture for horse and rider
  • why the inside rein should be softer than the outside

Once we have taken this on board it is easier to appreciate.

  • why our step-by-step method works for the novice horse
  • how we may enhance the work with the more experienced horse
  • how shoulder-in complements all dressage movements including lengthening
  • why three-track and four-track work leads to COLLECTION!
Purchase "Perfect Laterals Shoulder In" for only $29.95!

 

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