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Summary: Watch as a horse expert demonstrates how to tighten the reins of a horse on a longe line in this free online video about horseback riding.
Mara Keith-Hunter is a lifelong equestrian and head coach for the Hampshire College equestrian team. She rode in the Intercollegiate National Horse Show for both the University of...read more
"Now we have warmed up the horse so we can tie it in the side reins. How much you tighten the side reins is completely up to you and your horses level of training. Once you have adjusted the side reins, you can go back to the circle and right away you should notice a little bit of difference. Already she is stretching down a little bit more from the increased contact of the side reins. It is important to monitor your horse's reaction to that increasing contacts. If they start to feel uncomfortable, you might need to go ahead and take it down a hole or 2. "
eHow Article: Tightening the Reins of a Horse on a Longe Line