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Drill
Shoulder-In Left, Right
Lateral suppleness & inside leg to outside rein
AdvancedDressage25 min
Purpose
Improve straightness and engagement by mobilizing the shoulders.
Setup
Long wall of the arena.
Step-by-step
- 01Walk shoulder-in left for the long side.
- 02Straighten, walk shoulder-in right for the long side.
- 03Repeat at trot.
- 04Finish with one length at canter each direction.
Common mistakes
- Too much angle, not enough bend.
- Inside rein pulled instead of weight-aided.
- Losing the rhythm.
Success looks like
Three tracks visible from above, rhythm unchanged.
Add to plan
Schedule this drill in your training plan for the next ride that focuses on lateral suppleness & inside leg to outside rein.
DifficultyAdvanced
Duration25 min
Steps4
DisciplineDressage