Softening a Stiff Horse
Does your horse struggle with staying soft in the bridle? This week, Bud shows you how he softens up a stiff horse.

It doesn’t matter if you prefer to be in the show pen or out on the trails, a horse that likes to stay soft in the bridle makes for a much more enjoyable ride for the both of you. This week Bud Lyon shows you the steps to softening a horse in his face and exercises you can do at the start of each ride.

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