How (And Why) To Ride Shoulder-in
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Shoulder-in is a lateral movement that requires you to bring your horse's shoulders to the inside while bending him uniformly through his body.  Since it is the first movement that requires riders to displace their horses' shoulders, it's often ridden incorrectly by those first attempting it. So, in this podcast episode, we will look at exactly what shoulder-in is, the purpose of this movement, the aids you need to apply, and how to ride shoulder-in correctly.  (Please note: This is an updated and expanded version of our previous 'How to Ride Shoulder-in' episode) ------------- If you would rather read the article on our blog, click here - https://howtodressage.com/dressage-movements/how-to-ride-shoulder-in/ To take our Big Dressage Quiz, click here - https://howtodressage.com/big-dressage-quiz/ To view our equestrian books and training diaries on Amazon, click here - https://amzn.to/2SFL633      To check out The Complete Online Dressage Course, click here - https://course.howtodressage.com If you would like to follow our Facebook Page, click here - https://www.facebook.com/HowToDressage/ FREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Simple Steps to Boost Your Dressage Scores https://howtodressage.com/7-simple-steps/ ------------- ADVERTISEMENTS 
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