Getting her to use her large and powerful bottom!!

[madiz123]

Basically, I have never had proper schooling lessons. I am finding that my polo mare is not using her hindquarters to best effect.

I know she is a polo pony but I have spoken to a guy at the polo club about it and he says he does dressage schooling on his to help them balance themselves.

My friend who used to event but now plays polo tried to explain how I could get my mare to use her hindquarters more. I kind of understood but I'm not entirely sure.

So, is there anyone out there who could give me a simple explanation and some simple, easy exercises that will encourage to use her hindquarters?

 

[Laura1812]

Reinback to walk, progressing to rein back to trot then canter is very good as is lots of transitions - you could teach lateral work too.

 

[SophieRIDSH]

Trotting uphil and caveletti