Many things that negatively impact the horse’s performance can have their cause in the head and poll. Horses are big animals, but their heads are very sensitive, so it’s very important to treat this area gently and with respect.

How the horse chooses to carry his head can tell us a lot about what is going on in his body. Here’s a few tips on reading head position.

Your horse’s head position is a source of very valuable information, not a problem that needs to be fixed with shortcuts. Here is what a lot of riders get wrong when dealing with head position problems.