AUGUST 2006 • VOLUME 12 • © Copyright HORSES For LIFE™ Publications

"Bridged the reins, put them down on the pommel, and never moved his hands , arms, or upper body (all in perfect alignment). After a while, Lancer got tired of bumping himself into the bit which presented to him in a constant manner. He then started to accept the bit, round, and gain suspension as [Insert famous clinicians name] effectively used his seat and legs in perfect position to develop energy from back to front."

Thus, we have created what?

A figure built of sticks bolted together, could then do just as good as any rider. No finesse required. No skill.

The Monkey on his Back.

Sometimes we are presented with words which seem so good. "Perfect alignment" "Constant" "Accept the Bit" "Round" "Gain Suspension" All used in the quote above. Doesn't this make it seem if this is thus a good thing to do?

And the reality is what?

Let us take another look, remember the part about "bump the bit"?

If the horse is bumping the bit what is in reality happening?

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