Problems Balancing On The Horse's Mouth

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How can I spot students balancing off of the horse´s mouth?

Problems Balancing On The Horse's Mouth

Horses at the canter or sitting trot will not stay in a frame with a rider that is balancing on their mouth. The horse will elevate his head/neck and hollow the back, eventually becoming stiff and tense. This will dramatically worsen over fences~!

   

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