Basics of the Rundown: Softening the Stop
Here's how you can soften your sliding stop by practicing your rundowns.

If your horse gets tight or braces when you go to ask for a sliding stop, you might need to spend more time on your rundown. Ryan Rushing shows you how he likes to soften up a horse that gets tight when he stops.

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