Have you ever felt your horse suddenly "drop out" from underneath you? It can feel like his back becomes a little shallow underneath you, his head and neck lift, energy is usually lost... And things become REALLY jarring and disconnected! If so, you've likely experienced your horse becoming hollow.

It's uncomfortable, frustrating, and honestly, it can feel like the whole arse has just fallen out of your ride!

In this episode, we're unpacking:

• What hollowness really is

• Why it happens (there are 3 big culprits)

• How to begin retraining your horse so the back engages again

• Why half-halts often don't work on a hollow horse, and how to change that

• How to feel and identify when your horse is hollow

• Why chasing your horse's head and neck only worsens the problem

• Why rider balance is often the secret contributing factor

• The importance of mental + physical forwardness

• How rhythm helps your horse organize his body

• A simple walk–halt exercise to start rebuilding communication

• Where the half-halt really fits into improving your horse's balance

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