{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 359: Bend That Begins in the Body- The Preschool of Horsemanship","description":"This episode explores how bend can be developed through the horse\u2019s body\u2014beginning in the shoulders and hips and flowing forward to the head and neck. Key takeaways: \u2013 The head and neck often reflect what\u2019s happening in the shoulders and hips \u2013 Hear how the same draw exercise used with foals applies to a 17-year-old horse on the lunge line \u2013 Understand how moving the shoulders and hips creates the bend riders often try to fix with the rein \u2013 Discover how the foundation seen in groundwork carries through to bridleless riding, where the body leads and the head follows This episode examines how developing bend through the body gives meaning to the aids from your hands, legs, and tools\u2014creating clarity that lasts from a horse\u2019s first lessons to its most advanced work. ","author_name":"Train Your Own Horse with Stacy Westfall","author_url":"https:\/\/stacywestfall.com\/","html":"