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4 Begin by backing up 10 steps. Assess how it felt.

5 If the horse manages without stress or fidgeting or throwing himself sideways, it is optimal to perform at least 20 steps.

6 If it is challenging to perform 10 steps, start with fewer until good form is established (fig. 1.9 B).1.9 B: On a less steep slope, she manages better and carries herself in nice balance and relaxation.

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Deep, loose footing can increase the workload by 50 percent to a horse that has not adapted to it. Hard footing, on the other hand, can be concussive to sore joints or arthritic conditions. But it can actually be good for occasional use to strengthen bones when there are no preexisting conditions to consider and you limit schooling to 20 minutes or less.

This exercise can require initiation time. Many horses first balk more from lack of confidence in this unnatural maneuver than from reasons of physical shortcomings. Spend a moment discerning whether he struggles from wariness mentally about what is being asked or from physical difficulty. If the former applies, it behooves you to work through and gain his confidence so you can benefit from this productive exercise.