Shoulder-In: A Misunderstood Movement

The shoulder-in called & ‘the aspirin of equitation’ by Nuno Oliveira, is a highly misunderstood movement in horsemanship. Its origins in the 18th century have been obscured by today’s competitive environment, causing it to lose most of its value as a suppling exercise and a means of teaching horses lightness and obedience. This presentation and accompanying “Ride With The Trainer” session will teach riders how the shoulder-in first developed, how it helps horses improve, and how riders should be carrying out their aids in service to the needs of the horse.

Riding The Shoulder-In for Lightness and Obedience

This ‘Ride With The Trainer’ session will teach riders how to ride the shoulder-in to help horses improve their range of motion, work in lightness and obedience, and how riders should be carrying out their aids in service to the needs of the horse.