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Why 'Head Down' Doesn't Equal Core Engagement

by: Jenny AdamsonPublished on: 11/08/2025

It’s easy to assume that if a horse looks soft in the contact, has their nose tucked in, or shows a curved neck, they must be working “correctly.” But what’s often happening underneath is: A dropped back A tight, braced neck Hindlimbs disengaged And a core that’s switched off