Neck reining hack. | Ryan Rose

Are you trying to figure out how to transition your horse from a direct rein to neck reining? Watch as professional horseman Richard Winters demonstrates how to properly teach a horse to neck rein, preventing the horse from tipping their nose in the opposite direction from their travel. By combining several different methods over the length of a training period, you can teach a horse to move away from the rein instead of following their instincts, and achieve your goal of neck reining. | Weaver

Neck reining isn’t just a cue—it’s a conversation. In this reel, I’m sharing one of my go-to drills to help improve neck rein response and build better communication between you and your horse. It’s all about consistency, timing, and feel. When you take the time to do it right, you’ll end up with a horse that’s soft, responsive, and confident in one hand. Give this exercise a try—and let the reins do the talking. #AlDunning #TrainWithFeel #Horsemanship #NeckReining #HorseTrainingTips #WesternRid

Tuesday Check In; enjoy a cuppa watching some real life horse training! Today, I am riding Davina, who's just completed her third week of starting under saddle, as we join Hamish on Rocky and Caroline on Utah for their first proper ride out! 🌿 Rocky and Utah arrived just last week and have had two rides—one in the round pen and one around the track by arena and stables. Today, we upped the challenge: the farm loop. We took turns leading and following, testing their ability to stay calm, steer w

When riding a horse, relax your arms and never pull too hard or you might hurt your horse. To direct your horse to the right or left, move the rein in a motion similar to opening a door. Stop by gently pulling back and pushing the heels down. 🌿 #HorseRiding #HorseRidingTips #Equestrian #SoloSaddlersStories | Solo Saddlers

Sometimes, a gentle nudge is all it takes to redirect a strong will. "A direct rein" can help keep things on track, even when they want to bolt. Have you ever felt like that? #HorseTraining #Patience #Guidance #StrongWilled | Ed's Walking Horses