How to Fix Drifting Through the Outside Shoulder
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Are you having trouble turning? Is your horse drifting? Are you pulling on the inside rein with little success? You're not alone! Many riders encounter this issue, and the more you pull on the inside rein, the more your horse over-bends and drifts to the outside. In this video, we'll explore why this happens and share a simple, effective trick to regain control.
Over-bending occurs when a rider relies too heavily on the inside rein to steer, neglecting the crucial role of the outside aids. While the inside rein creates flexion, it’s the outside rein, leg, and upper thigh that turn your horse's body and maintain balance. When these aids are forgotten, your horse may turn its head inward but the body will drift outward, disrupting the circle or line of travel.
This not only throws your horse off balance but also places them on the forehand, making steering and maintaining a rhythm more challenging.
If your horse starts to over-bend and drift to the outside, try this simple exercise:
Small Circle Reset
If you feel like you can’t turn left, first redirect your horse to the right and ride a small circle to reestablish control over the right rein and right leg.
Return to the Left
After completing the small circle, guide your horse back to the left, but avoid over-bending. Focus on keeping your horse slightly straighter or even a subtle counter-flexion. This helps engage the outside rein and prevents your horse's shoulder from drifting outward.
By using this technique, you’ll regain control of your horse’s shoulders and bring them back into alignment. The key to proper turning lies in mastering your outside aids (and inside aids!). Here’s a quick refresher on how to use your aids to turn and bend your horse properly:
Outside Rein: To turn and prevent your horse from drifting outward.
Outside Leg (Behind the Girth): Encourages your horse to stay on track and prevents the hindquarters from swinging out.
Outside Upper Thigh: Adds subtle guidance to maintain your horse’s balance and direction.
Inside Leg: Moves your horse over into the outside aids.
Inside Rein: Asks your horse for a little flexion in the direction of the bend.
When applied correctly, these aids work together to create smooth, controlled turns and circles.
Understanding the importance of your outside aids and using corrective exercises like small circles can transform how your horse responds during rides. These adjustments not only improve steering but also promote balance and harmony between horse and rider.
Happy Riding!
Amelia
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I remembered that because I relied too much on the inside rein, my instructor yelled so hard on me. But thanks to that yell, I'll never forget how to use both of the rein aids to make a turn.
Thanks Amelia for making great explanation!
I have had problems with this from time to time. I’ve tried this now - and thank you! You fixed it!
Glad to hear it!
Hey Amelia, this happened to me last night and I was being taught precisely what you have said in your video - on how to fix my problem. Thank you for actually explaining what to DO with the aids, so many folks just say fancy words however do not actually explain what to do. Speaking personally, I hear so much stuff and think "Wow, what is really happening with on and off, with flexion and the like'' and don't really understand which then makes me even more confused. So thank you. Your explanations are wonderful. Ness from the Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia and her 20 years old Archie xo
Great work!!
Thank you. I will put that in my next flat work ground work. 😊
I have been aware of this problem if you forget to use your outside aids to turn or stay on the circle line. Often with flexion that is beyond a shoulder fore, applying the inside aids improperly, your horse will lose control of or throw out the outside shoulder, and start the drift away from your circle line or turn. Counter flexion is a common evasion when your horse looses control of their outside shoulder . Thanks, Amelia. Great topic.
Thank you!
So good I'm experiencing this issue right now im my most recent lesson can't wait to practise this....lovely thanks.❤
That’s me!😅
It use to happen to me when im jumping and have a close curve! I hang on the inside rein! 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️WRONG!!!