Mastering the Corner and Rollbacks with Ryan Rushing
Building a Reiner
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9m 47s
Once Ryan Rushing has this mare feeling consistent in both directions of her circles, he shifts his focus to refining the corners and sharpening her rollbacks—two critical components of a strong reining run. Ryan explains exactly how he wants the corner to feel: balanced, controlled, and setting the horse up for a correct and confident rollback. He walks through his approach to positioning, timing, and body control so the mare can stay organized and ready for the next maneuver. You’ll see how he prepares the horse step-by-step, ensuring she’s not rushing, dropping a shoulder, or losing shape through the corner. From there, he builds into the rollback, emphasizing responsiveness, straightness, and commitment to the turn.
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