Giving and retaking rein

[rodeo]

Has any one any tips or exercises for keeping the bend in canter on a 20m circle while giving an retaking inside rein over x?(3 to 5 strides)
She keeps her outline and rhythm just seems to go straight when I give! Any ideas much appreciated. Thanks

 

[be positive]

If the horse is really bending around the inside leg and working into a correct contact they should remain on the circle, try doing the give and retake on the long side first until the horse really understands she must remain straight, as in keeping between your legs and outside rein while remaining bent around the inside leg, then try round corners before doing it on a circle. Use different places on the circle, give for just a stride and build up when you can, once the horse really understands what is required it will become easier and is something I often do the check that I am not relying on my rein to keep the bend.
Stroking the neck when practising can also help release any tension.