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An unstable or unintentionally displaced lower leg during downward transitions can send mixed signals to a horse. I call these “clashing aids.” If, for instance, a rider squeezes with the lower leg behind the girth (or even brushes that area on a sensitive horse) while asking with the rein aids for the horse to come back, the horse will be confused and the transition will be anything but smooth. In this lesson, I demonstrate this common mistake and show how to achieve prompt downward transitions

Solving backing problems brings you one step closer to improving your horse’s mouth and your downward transitions. In this in-depth lesson on backing, I’ll provide you with techniques to properly resolve any issues your horse may have with backing. I believe in simplifying aids in a way that horses understand easily. Watch my lesson, “Backing Issues,” on equestriancoach.com—link here: https://equestriancoach.com/courses/backing-issues/ 🗓️🔔Now booking clinics for 2026! For more information, to