REIN BACK !!!! help needed

I have just started doing the odd rein back movement in our schooling sessions. She already knew the 'back' command because when grooming or working in her stable I used to put my hands on her chest and just say 'back Lizzie'.

Last night I got on her and thought I'd try a mounted rein back. I put my legs a little behind the girth and said 'back Lizzie' and she did three lovely steps of rein back. I will try the walking of the seatbones as it seems quite a natural thing to do.

What a clever little pony she is!
 
If u are having trouble trying to get your pony to rein back in a raight line, u could try using two poles parrallel (is that the right word?!) so that the poles are opposite each other. Ask your pony to rein back between the two poles for a couple of steps.

Just a thought, but it worked well with a young pony I ride!
 
You must have too much 'block' coming from one rein or leg and this is why the horses is yeilding to a circle rather than a straight line. The moment the horse's back end starts to veer off a straight line..STOP...walk forward a couple of paces and start again. Don't spend too much time on this exercise, after all horses weren't really meant to go backwards and you may lose impulsion in your forward movements. I'd probably do this exercise 3 times a week for 2 or 3 minutes in a schooling session and then carry on with the forward movements.

If you want to perform a rein back off the wall, try putting down two poles..make yourself a 'train track' and rein back through them.
 
rein back

Dear Taffy,

Definitely start on the ground and get your hore to take a step back by saying the command and pushing gently but firmyl with your hand on his chest. Whether you use headcollar or bridle, be sure to take off the pressure the minute he takes a movement back with his leg/s. When you are happy with this movement in hand, then try from the saddle. Using a wall or fence will help to keep him in a straight line makes it easier than being in the middle of a field. You will be opening/shutting gates in no time with a little patience.
 
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