Mistakes people make neck reining on the trail: Episode 14-The Trail to the World Show

In this video I discuss the difference between riding in the arena and on the trail. I share why Willow's ears change.
When I'm in the arena, I often ask Willow to be more 'dialed in' or focused. I can tell when she is focused because here ears and body are more focused. Her ears rotate to listen to me.

When I ride her out on the trail, I don't expect her to be as 'dialed in' so you can see her ears are more relaxed.

Direct reining shapes the horse. Neck reining is asking 'please' turn right or left. If the horse doesn't respond to the neck rein, I switch back to direct reining.
Make sure that you are intentional when you move your hands when trail riding. It is possible to confuse your horse if you let your hands move around a lot as you trail ride. If I'm not intending to steer my horse on the trail I will place my hand on the saddle horn to ensure that my hand doesn't wander. If my hand wanders around without meaning anything my horse will become dull to my hand cues.
Neck reining makes is so much easier to use your free hand for ponying another horse, eating, drinking or holding a video camera.
Direct reining is the foundation of neck reining and you should be able to switch back and forth easily.

In 2019 I plan on showing two of my horses in Western Dressage with the goal of showing at the Western Dressage World show in October.
Along the way, I am also training and showing in traditional dressage , reining and ranch riding with my quarter horses.
I'm going to be sharing my journey so anyone who is interested can learn along with me.

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