Are Jaw Flexions Good or Bad for Your Horse? What Nuno Oliveira says about Baucher''s Jaw Flexions
Are jaw and neck flexions helpful or harmful? In this video, Rupert Isaacson breaks down the classical concept of jaw flexions as taught by two legendary horsemen: François Baucher and Nuno Oliveira. Drawing on first-hand lineage and practical experience, Rupert explores how these flexions—when done correctly—can be deeply beneficial for your horse. 🔍 What you'll learn: ✔️ What Nuno Oliveira actually said about jaw and neck flexions ✔️ The difference between gentle flexion and forced resistance ✔️ How to tell if your horse finds flexions beneficial ✔️ Why artificially raising the neck can block the back and damage movement ✔️ A hands-on hack to soften the jaw using Baucher’s technique 🎥 FREE Helios Harmony Course: https://longridehome.com/onoutpout 📚 All Books Mentioned: https://longridehome.com/books 🕛 Timestamps: 00:00 – Are flexions helpful or harmful? 00:46 – What Nuno Oliveira actually said 01:29 – Oliveira’s lineage: Baucher + German + Old French traditions 02:16 – What to look for in the horse’s response 03:15 – Neck flexions as osteopathy for horses 04:22 – The risk of artificial neck elevation 06:01 – Direct quotes from Oliveira’s book 07:26 – When NOT to elevate the neck 08:19 – Why Oliveira's last horse matters 09:05 – When to do flexions: groundwork vs. under saddle 10:32 – How to do a basic jaw flexion 11:44 – The hack: Baucher's rein and wrist technique 12:51 – Encouragement to try + community feedback 📺 Related Videos: 🔹 Unlocking Nuno Oliveira’s Genius: Hand Positions for In-Hand Work – • Unlocking Nuno Oliveira’s Genius – Classic... 🔹 Dressage Evolution: From Medieval Warriors to Renaissance Masters – • Dressage Evolution: From Medieval Warriors... 🔹 The Origins of Dressage: Ancient Horsemanship from Sintashta to Iberians – • The Origins of Dressage: Ancient Horsemans... 🔹 Do You Kick Too Much? Nuno Oliveira & Baucher on Leg Aids – • Do You Kick Too Much? What Nuno Oliveira a... 🔹 Master Horse Hindquarter Activation Without Extra Leg Pressure! – • Master Horse Hindquarter Activation Withou... 🐴 Join the Helios Harmony Membership: https://heliosharmony.com 👍 Like, Subscribe & Share if this helped clarify classical training tools or gave you something useful to try. 💬 Questions or experiences with flexions? Drop them in the comments—we answer every one! Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links. If you use them to make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our channel! #JawFlexions #NunoOliveira #ClassicalDressage #HorseTraining #Boucher #EquestrianEducation #HeliosHarmony #RupertIsaacson #LongRideHome #InHandWork #HorseBiomechanics #HorseConnection #LightnessInTheRein #Horses
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