Lateral Work: Training for a Supple Horse

Lateral work is an essential part of any training programme leading to a supple horse. This book offers a step-by-step guide through all of the lateral movements, introducing exercises to prepare horse and rider for the first lateral movements, through to training exercises, as well as stretching and loosening exercises. The exercises are intended for all types of horses-not just those preparing for competition. Following the many examples provided, the rider is taught how to structure a training session, how to ask the horse clearly for the required movements, and, with the help of lateral work, to systematically educate the horse.

Inside, you will find:

The meaning and purpose of lateral movements: history and background

Anatomy, crookedness and the aids

In-hand and ridden preparatory work: bending and flexing, leg yielding, shoulder fore, riding using flexion

The lateral movements profiled: shoulder-in, counter shoulder-in, travers, renvers and half pass

Lateral movements in practice: schooling sessions and problems-solving