Re: RC: hackmores

[DESERTRYDR1@aol.com]

My horses back up if I lean slightly back and bring my legs back behind the 
girth.  I read somewhere (maybe Mary Wanless) that the back up button is 
located behind the girth a little further back than the canter button.  It 
works.  Another way to get a back up is to lean back and acting like you are 
trying to lift the front of the saddle with your thighs.  Maybe she started 
backing and when you lean back your legs are coming back or up too, and she 
thinks you want her to back up.  A quick swat with a crop is not beating a 
horse, it's telling them that they are not paying attention.  It also tells 
them FORWARD.  You usually only have to do it once or twice.  Check your 
riding position, and try some forward or turning cues when she backs up.  
Good luck   jeri