Why Your Horse Is Hollow and How to Start Fixing It

Have you ever felt your horse suddenly "drop out" from underneath you? It can feel like his back becomes a little shallow underneath you, his head and neck lift, energy is usually lost... And things become REALLY jarring and disconnected! If so, you've likely experienced your horse becoming hollow.

It's uncomfortable, frustrating, and honestly, it can feel like the whole arse has just fallen out of your ride!

In this episode, we're unpacking:

What hollowness really is

Why it happens (there are 3 big culprits)

How to begin retraining your horse so the back engages again

Why half-halts often don't work on a hollow horse, and how to change that

What You'll Learn

How to feel and identify when your horse is hollow

Why chasing your horse's head and neck only worsens the problem

Why rider balance is often the secret contributing factor

The importance of mental + physical forwardness

How rhythm helps your horse organize his body

A simple walk–halt exercise to start rebuilding communication

Where the half-halt really fits into improving your horse's balance

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