Pointing backwards
The rein back is a basic exercise in the English riding style and Western style . The horse walks backwards with the legs diagonally opposite. When riding off-road, it can be helpful if a horse can be directed backwards.
execution
- English riding style
- First the horse has to be stopped ( whole parade ). Then the reins are picked up ( shortened ) to prevent the horse from going forward. Now the lower legs are used to help propel them forward and a steady rein encourages them to step backwards. If the horse runs backwards, the reins must be yielded with every step , otherwise the horse will resist.
- Western style
- The reins are picked up again and driven with the lower legs. As soon as the horse starts running backwards, he is given more reins. Western riding is more backward-looking. The horses also have to prove their ability in backwards judging at western tournaments (discipline reining ).
literature
Harris, Moira C./Clegg, Lis: Riding . Dorling Kindersley, Munich 2006, ISBN 3-8310-0930-9