Part II; Direct & Indirect Rein
In the first part of this article, we covered the Rules of the Aids, along with introducing and describing the Half Halt and Reverse Half Halt. We now continue on, in a very logical way, to discuss the Direct and Indirect Rein. These two aids are the means of directing, [...]

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Part I; Introduction, Half Halt & Reverse Half Halt
I should think that the best place to begin with describing the aids we use to influence the horse, is to first find the exact meaning of aid. By Definition:
Aid: noun (plural aids)

Help, succor, assistance, relief.
The person who promotes or helps in something being done; a helper; [...]

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