Even when heading, instilling circles is important. Dean Tuftin explains how following the dummy in a circle when heading reinforces a horse's left lead and keep them left at a good width from a steer.
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DT Horses Masterclass: Circle Warm-Up...
It might seem simple, but focusing on circles when warming up on the dummy teaches a horse to go to work without anxiety. Dean Tuftin explains how the circle drill keeps a horse soft instead of bracing.
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DT Horses Masterclass: Circle Warm-Up...
Dean Tuftin explains why it's important for horses to want to be soft and respond to you in the way you need, without being scared of you.
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DT Horses Masterclass: Circle Warm-Up...
Curvature in a heel horse can help make them easier to catch on. Dean Tuftin explains how a little bit of curve in horses in the turn makes them softer and allows a rider to move a horse's ribcages and hips over better.
