Yielding the Hindquarters with Luca Fappani
Along For The Ride Symposium: Tips from Inside the Arena
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9m 56s
In this training session, Luca Fappani focuses on teaching a young horse to yield its hindquarters—a key component of body control and responsiveness. Luca walks through his step-by-step approach to engaging the horse’s hind end while maintaining softness and clarity in the cue. This builds the foundation for balanced turns, lead changes, and overall maneuverability. This video is made possible through partnership with the 2025 Along For The Ride Symposium.
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