How Long Should My Reins Be? Common Mistakes Beginner Rider’s Make

Please click here to watch part V:    • Where Should My Hands & Rein Position Be? ...   In our previous videos for this series about “Common Mistake’s Beginner Rider’s Make,” I explained where the rider’s leg, foot, seat, body, and hands should be when riding with balance, fluidity, and stability. While establishing a correct position with all these body parts helps you feel balanced, centered, fluid and stable when riding, your length of rein is what will help you feel most confident. Too often I see riders of all disciplines, with too short or too long a rein length. And, to make matters worse, the rein length never changes during their horse’s training or the rider’s learning. The fact is rein lengths will vary according to both the rider and horse’s skill level. Meaning, if the rider is a confident and balanced rider, they have more experience handling unexpected situations when riding including having a longer rein. For the beginner or unconfident rider, the likelihood of freezing when feeling scared or unconfident is high so having a shorter rein length is advisable and safer as it helps you stay balanced and secure. And, to make matters more complicated, too short, or too long is never wise. Both are considered excessive and not a desirable situation for many reasons. In this video I will not only explain, I will demonstrate appropriate length of rein for the following: Different styles of riding: Western/reining, dressage, hunter, trail riding Different levels of training: Starting, warming up, advanced levels Different levels of rider experience: Beginner, intermediate, advanced Stay tuned for our next video in this series where I will explain and demonstrate the different ways to mount your horse that are safe and easy for you and kind to your horse. Please click here to learn more about how to develop your horse while you develop your riding skills https://www.taoacademy-horse-training...