One of the biggest keys to mastering the art of riding across equestrian disciplines is how well (and how clearly) you can deliver your aids. The more consistent and precise your signals are, the more likely your horse will understand and respond effectively. But messy, inconsistent cues lead to confusion and misunderstanding, and make it really hard for the horse to understand what your asking or deliver a repeatable movement. And developing independent aids STARTS with your own body awareness.