I am all for intentional, relaxing hacks with your horse. And I also think that it's worth remembering that not all hacks have to be for 'doing nothing'. In fact, there are some things that may actually happen more easily when out of the arena. Working contact is, for some riders and horses, one of those things.

We are always working towards soft, intuitive, and responsive contact when we ride. Contact that can shift and adapt depending on what the specific focus is.

Developing that sort of contact takes time, diligence, consistency, and a foundational understanding of what true contact is and how it works… Today, I want to give you a few key points that you can put into action next time you're riding on the trail.

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