Lessons in Lightness

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“Lessons in Lightness“ by Mark Russell. Contributions by Jillian Kreinbring. All I’m going to say is that I can’t live without this book.

Biomechanics for Better Behavior

From Lessons in Lightness by Mark Russell “When the horse is ready he will offer the canter. If it does not come easily upon request he...

Biomechanics for Better Behavior

From Lessons in Lightness by Mark Russell “As always, your inside rein requests the release, and your outside rein directs. It is the...

Biomechanics for Better Behavior

From Lessons in Lightness by Mark Russel “Remember also that the horse’s education is not static: the horse and his circumstances change...

Biomechanics for Better Behavior

From Lessons in Lightness by Mark Russell “Learn to develop your presentation to the horse such that they elicit calm, thoughtful...

Biomechanics for Better Behavior

From Lessons in Lightness by Mark Russell “If there is any pulling on the rein during the transition it makes it harder for the horse to...

Biomechanics for Better Behavior

From Lessons in Lightness by Mark Russell “The horse should bend around your inside leg while taking direction from your outside rein. He...

Biomechanics for Better Behavior

From Lessons in Lightness by Mark Russell “Remember, the horse can’t fully engage if he isn’t relaxed - it is the free flow of energy...

Biomechanics for Better Behavior

From Lessons in Lightness by Mark Russell “Mobility gives forward. Forward can’t give mobility.” I always say asking a crooked, stiff...

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