riding up a hill,and outline

[teabiscuit]

why do i find it easier to get my horse in an outline when i'm riding him up a hill?

it puzzles me :confused:
any insights?:)

[helenc]

It's probably because he is having to use his back end more than usual. Horses can only really come into a true outline when they use their quarters properly which he will have to do when walking up hill.

[Mehitabel]

yep - the push from behind asks him to step under more, which lightens the forehand.

[Lucyad]

Mine does it going downhill too :o :confused:

[teabiscuit]

ah haa many thanks, so my hill walking is paying off

*happy days*:)
cheers
x

[julia gulia]

ah haa many thanks, so my hill walking is paying off

*happy days*:)
cheers
x

Happy days indeed:)
No bute needed for you today:p Life is good:D