Refining the Square Drill: Hand Position, Balance & Driving Through the Turn
Practicing with Purpose with Jordon Briggs & Danyelle Campbell
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16m
Jordon Briggs starts by working the square drill, then cruises the gelding through the barrel pattern to uncover any holes in his training. After the run, Danyelle Campbell steps in with insight on what she’s seeing and how to refine the approach. Jordon adjusts her square work while Danyelle helps fine-tune hand position and talks her through each part of the drill. Danyelle also explains why she prefers not to lift the reins to pick up a horse’s rib cage and shoulders, instead emphasizing keeping the hand low and driving the horse forward through the turn for better balance and accountability.
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