I would like to see Julie sitting up straighter and not hunching forward, and getting her feet forward more when in an emergency situation. This will strengthen up her ability to apply pressure to the rein.
I love the horse! This is useful because my quarter horse gets a bit frisky and wants to run fast home. I did usually make him turn in circles. Now I will give this a try.
I liked this video. I read about the Pulley Rein, and was interested in a visual demonstration. Any strategy to help me safely stop a horse is a good strategy! Thank you.
I was taught to turn the horse when I was a kid. It worked just fine til I saw a mare in season who decided to hightail it back to the barn where the stud was. 40 some years later and I can still see the young girl who went flying literally head over heels. It wasn't pretty then and the nightmares since still haven't faded...
Great advice! Riding on narrow, forested trails has presented a challenge with emergency stopping. The pulley-rein technique of stopping appears to be a safe manageable method. The video was a big help. Seeing it performed provided me a very clear understanding of the technique. Thank you so much!