About Lesson
Making The “Snap”
Shelby demonstrates a one-handed technique for guiding a horse through a square pattern, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and intentional body language. She stresses the need to demand responsiveness from the horse, using subtle cues like leg pressure and hand movements to direct their path. She also highlights the significance of maintaining a forward momentum and looking ahead to the next corner, training the horse to anticipate and smoothly execute turns. Shelby also acknowledges the challenges of training, including distractions and the horse’s natural tendencies, but encourages riders to focus on small, consistent steps to improve their control and feel.