Question and Answer Part 1: Throughness and Roundness

[@MMM-tr3cm]

Thank you so much for wonderful answer. I think the problem with stiff back comes from lack of vertical and lateral balance. My horse has strong tendency to lean to the right. It's not so much problematic until it comes to changes of direction or tempo. Then he blocks thoracic area and connection to the hind leg is lost. In last couple days I've been paying attention to that doing more flexions. Trying to keep his neck symmetrical in front of his chest. It's getting better but it's slow process because he is a thick and very strong horse.

[@reflectionsfromthesaddle]

excellent. sounds like you are chipping away at it.