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Polo Tip #37: Reining Techniques – Direct and Indirect Reining

This entry is part 37 of 42 in the series Polo Tips - By Tom Goodspeed

Reining may seem like pretty simple stuff initially…but there is a lot more to it. The beginner rider starts out pretty much all hand, while more advanced riding is all about the combination of seat, legs, eyes, voice, hands, and position. Hands or reining is only a piece of the puzzle, but certainly an important one.

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Riding Style And Reality: How To Properly Apply Your Leg When Executing Checks and Rollbacks From The Gallop

Riding with your toes sticking out is not a big deal. Some people are naturally inclined to be straighter then others. The real sin is gripping with the lower leg.

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