How to teach your horse to side-pass - Horse Training & Riding

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by Kay Grant

THE SIDEPASS - This is a move you will find very convenient to open a gate, get something of the tailgate of your truck, position yourself properly at the mailbox, and any other time you want the whole horse to move direct...read more
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by Sara Hatayama

A high-level dressage horse effortlessly moving sideways across the arena is a sight to behold. The horse's legs cross and uncross neatly as the rider sits motionless above and the crowd holds it's breath. The side-pass ...read more

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by Renee Marino

Teaching your horse to side-pass can be fairly easy providing two simple cues have been well established before you begin. In order to teach lateral movements your horse should first have the ability to respond readily to ...read more
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by Tj .

Start on the ground. Halter your horse Attach a long line lead rope to the halter. With your left hand holding your horses headstall near the clip. With your right hand put pressure in the middle of the rip cage, your hors...read more
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by Amanda Hoke

When you do a side pass your horse will move sideways as a response to your leg and rein aids. Teaching a horse to do a side pass will make him more obedient, fun, and safer. Obedience to the leg aids will make it easier t...read more

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