Starting with the two rein yield from our Connection Reset Course, this video shows how to lighten a heavy horse off the hands using body balance and bending exercises in walk and trot. Our horses should be light in our hands and responsive to our seat and legs.

In this canter video I start by showing an alternate rein hold that can be useful in disengaging the biceps. This rein hold helps prevent getting into a holding/bracing match that the rider will never win. Then I show different lightening exercises in the canter to keep the balance uphill and self carrying.

In this video I show you how to add the walk, trot and canter together in a seamless exercise to help keep your horse light in the hand with uphill balance.