Quiet Riding

Horses and Riders Working in Harmony


Horses in the Fog

Shoulder–in

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"The shoulder-in is used to supple and encourages use of the horse's hindquarters."

Eitan Beth-Halachmy, Cowboy Dressage
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"Riders most frequently make the mistake of leaning towards the inside. Amongst other inconveniences, this loads the legs which are under the greatest strain. This may be avoided by leaning on the outside stirrup."

Nuno Oliveira (translated by Phyllis Field), Reflections on Equestrian Art
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"An incorrect shoulder-in, or shoulder-in exercise asked for too early, doesn't lead to passive flexing of the haunches."

Dr. Gerd Heuschmann, Balancing Act
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"If the rider tips away from the working hind leg and sits to the outside, the purpose of the shoulder-in is lost."

Dr. Gerd Heuschmann, Balancing Act
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"From my point of view, a correct shoulder-in comes seamlessly from correct leg-yield through shoulder-fore as training progresses."

Dr. Gerd Heuschmann, Balancing Act
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