This is probably a long shot but it's worth trying! My horse Draco really struggles with going forward on the right rein. He just slows down and doesn't use his hind. This is mainly in trot. His physio says he is fine, she can't find any pain, just more tension on his right side, his saddle is fine and I've got the dentist coming today. With my trainer, we do lots of lateral exercises and work in circles. He's flexible and loose. Every week he has two dressage lessons, one groundwork day, one hack and one bitless ride, and a day off after both lessons. Does anyone have any exercises that might help with this? Here's a picture of him flying on his good side!

Equestrian fitness Dressage Question

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Niamh

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@megequestrian Ohhh I will try that! Thank you 😍

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11/30/23-08:26

megequestrian

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One thing that might help is give him a good, loose canter before trotting tons on the right rein, my previous horse used to be just like you described but after a good canter to loosen him up I found he felt more supple and easier to ride on the difficult rein

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11/29/23-18:16

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