A Different Way To Try Join Up For Beginners – Learn This Way First

This video (unfortunately without audio) demonstrates an alternative way to experience join-up from the horse’s perspective, helping you better understand body language. It’s an exercise we’ve used on IH courses in the past, and one that should only be tried with an experienced horse.

In the video, IH Trainer Sandra Williams carries out a join-up alongside IH Trainer Kelly Brotherhood, showing how this method can deepen awareness of timing and subtle cues.

If you’re finding it difficult to grasp the nuances of body language and timing required in this process, this could be a great method to explore.