08/28/2026
Self carriage starts from the hind end, not the reins, because the horse’s body has to work as one connected system. The goal is to develop a horse that can step underneath themselves with the hind end, engage through the back and core, and carry their own balance from behind to front without relying on the rider’s hands to hold them together.
A correct frame should be the result of the body working correctly, not something created by pulling on the face. When the horse learns to carry themselves, they become stronger, more balanced, and more capable of moving correctly through their entire body.