On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 08:46:43PM -0700, Lorraine wrote: > > loosen > > > (or drop entirely) the reins and let your hands > > rest on the withers or > > > neck, or even come entirely into half-seat. > > > > > Why would I loosen the reins. I thought you were > supposed to have some tention on the reins while > pushing him forward.
stjarni at least likes to stretch his neck down for trotting, and loosening the reins while you ask gives him permission and freedom to do so. --vicka
