Demystifying the Inside Leg to Outside Rein for Equestrians

These days you hear the phrase “inside leg to outside rein” tossed around in schooling rings and during lessons with surprising regularly, but what does the term really mean? In this topic, Bernie Traurig clarifies how we make use of both our hands and both our legs by demonstrating what aids are used in various situations in and out of the show ring.
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[@aprilbonenberger]

Perfection. I love how you explain everything, I think even a novice could understand what your saying. Brilliant video! 🐴🐎🏇🏻

[@ImogenC-rt3fm]

Think of it as stringing a bow; outside aids hold the bow, inside aids are the string.

[@darceejean]

Outstanding video with great ridden examples - I will refer to this video many times in the future, I am sure ;)

[@cornet959]

And the other Aid: your voice.
My Grandfather always said: talk to the horse.
1970 World Champion, David Broome, always taked to his horses.

[@loredelore7286]

Position of the lateral and longitudinal torso comes before legs or hands anything else is delusional.

[@philvinet4145]

Horrible