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Being in frame

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I'd really like to see a lesson on giving in to the bit and teaching a horse to be in frame, because it's one of these things that i'm a bit hazy on, because i've never been properly taught how to do it, nor how to teach a horse to do it! I only know what i've taught myself by trial and error and watching other people closely as they do it, but i feel that i can't do it well consistently enough, so i'd love if there was a lesson on it so that at least i'd know how to improve instead of doing all this guesswork!
thanks!

Rahni (Sydney, Australia)
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Yes me too Linda :) I know how I've been taught, but I'd like to see Monty's take on it too!

Sasafras
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Working on long lines with elastic side reins(or bungees)sets up horses to learn to bow off pressure.(See long lining vids here) Then, when ridden, either bitted or with a Dually, give sufficient rein to set the frame,and OPEN your own "elastic fingers" when he bows off that rein! Thus keeping him self balanced, light and with impulsion.
Continued contact dulls a mouth and the horse will not learn lightness. The weight of the leather is all you hold....Best!