Laura explains the mechanics and purpose of rein back. She stresses that the halt must be good before asking for rein back. Going forward four steps and back four steps really helps make sure the horse is being honest. Laura then demonstrates how to fix common problems.

Monique explains how she feels like many horses back to avoid the contact rather than backing and staying engaged and round. She suggests that instead of backing a certain number of steps, to back until the horse feels fluid. Once they feel supple, then she asks for forward a certain number of st...

Gary provides a great tutorial on how to correctly ride the halt and reinback movement.

Axel now has her ride turns on the haunches and the rein back.

Nancy Later starts young horses with the rein back as soon as they have the basics, but never uses it as a punishment. She demonstrates the seat, leg and rein aids needed to do a rein back.

For the more advanced horses, Ms. Later takes us through the trot halt rein back transitions. She discusses how the rein back is a great exercise to check on the connection from the rein to the hind legs, and how a problem with the rein back can show problems elsewhere in the ride. She stresses...

For the more advanced horses, Ms. Later takes us through the trot halt rein back transitions. She discusses how the rein back is a great exercise to check on the connection from the rein to the hind legs, and how a problem with the rein back can show problems elsewhere in the ride. She stresses...