To step the hind-quarters away from you, release your rope (and you) *away* from the horse with a little energy (no preceding pressure). There is a lightness in the feel of the horse's response that differs from a presentation in which energy is directed *towards* the hind-quarters. The poop pile offers the perfect reference point to see where I moved and how this horse moved in response! Give it a try!
When your foundation is to release your horse in this way from the ground, you will also be able to release your lower leg *away* from the rib-cage a little when riding, to access the hips, vs. pressuring the rib-cage. This offers an inviting feel to the horse to reach forward and under with the hind foot, into the space just created by your lower leg opening. KM.
Photos courtesy Rachel Kersten
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