In this short training demo, Alexandra Doan of Dressage Clicks works with her Lusitano gelding Vaquero at Moose Ridge Farm in Lincolnville, Maine.
She shows riders how to use the “lemon-squeeze” pinky-finger technique on the reins to invite a soft, elastic connection and encourage the horse to come on the bit—developing topline strength, suppleness, and better self-carriage.
Perfect for dressage riders looking for easy, mindful warm-up tactics before or after mounting.