I am working to bring a low-level pony back into work after a large chunk of time off. When asking for the rein-back she moves in four beats (not two) and works hard to swing her hindquarters in off the rail. She also struggles to halt straight (even when square she comes into the halt crooked.) I was hoping that implementing rein-back occasionally could help her use her hind end and get her off the forehand.
Tell me about how you use backing with your horses, what it can tell you about holes in training, it’s benefits/drawbacks, and your advice to improve this movement. Thanks!