This is why I stress to not use reins for anything other than collect front to back. Left and right should come from body, weight, and eyes. Always lift horse back to listen, look where you want him to go, and push him through. Halt from seat, and you will get clean halts with soft when going to back without a big fight
I've had requests for video of Meeme. Well tonight wasn't the night for showing how athletic she is I guess.
The 2 yr olds were living it up today! Bay, JuJu 2 end of March, meeme 2 in May, pixie 2 in October.
The "ixie chiks" spent the afternoon in the big pasture and had a blast racing.
Off season is a time to go back to basics. Power is schooling in transitions that are smooth on command only. Makes for soft in bridle!