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A traditional approach to riding is no less applicable now than it was several hundred years ago. Such an approach has great value in the twenty-first century. As time goes by, and horses are no longer an essential part of daily life, we run the very real danger of losing the knowledge that was once commonplace.

The more horses become luxuries rather than necessities, the more it is imperative that we learn as many time-tested techniques as possible. I believe an understanding of these techniques is critical to effectively communicating with the modern horse.

2.1 A If you close your leg on a horse, he will react by moving forward.

B If done properly, closing your fingers on the reins will cause him to slow down.