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- - - ENGAGING THE HINDQUARTERS - - - Have you hear the expression "engage the hindquarters" or maybe a judge has told you you need more engagement? 🐴 Did you wonder what they were talking about? 🐴 Maybe you know, but you don't now what to do about it. I often mention the term “engaging the hindquarters”, especially in the comments on Virtual Trail Rider Challenge score cards and at clinics. So, I am going to take a few minutes to explain the term. 🤠 What is “engaging the hindquarters?” 🤠 The hind quarters are engaged when the horse is driving forward from behind. The hind quarters are the horse’s source of power. It is the horse will take deep steps with the hind feet. A good goal is to have your horse’s hind feet step into the tracks of the front feet. Their gaits will look more fluid and graceful and are comfortable to ride. Engaging the hindquarters is the first step towards real collection. Real collection is not a “head set.” The opposite is when the horse’s back is hollow (low) and they are heavy on the forehand. A horse who is heavy on the forehand drags their self around, is rough to ride, and has a weak top line. The hind feet are out behind the horse and often take little steps which do not reach under the horse. This horse often times has its head up. Hint: In many situations a high headed horse can be changed by engaging the hindquarters and strengthening the back rather than using a tie down. So there you go! I would love to help you learn how to engage your hindquarters. It's one of my favorite topics and it's probably the biggest change you can make to help you and your horse. 🤠 This week only - is a FLASH SALE for the "Engaging the Hindquarters Workshop". 🤠 Learn how to engage your horse's hindquarters! 🤠 Click here to get the details: ​ https://trailobstacles.com/engagethehindquarters-2711 ​ Have a great day! Kelli