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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2462
Both horse and rider should learn to love that deep takeoff spot when jumping. A deep spot in balance is the safest place to be.
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Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2461
Jimmy Wofford on galloping a horse: "Picture this: some 4 foot 11 waif of an apprentice jockey is living on 1000 calories a day to keep his weight down to 100 pounds so that he can make the weight in cheap claiming races. He canters happily down the track,
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2460
Always keep your spine stretched upward when riding. When you slump, your head and shoulders will become heavy, and your horse will likely become heavy in your hands.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2459
It can be hard to get a horse truly fit in an arena. You need to use varied terrain and footing to build a strong athlete that will hold up to the rigors of Eventing.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2458
As you are about to come down the centerline of a dressage test, briefly think about something that you know will make you smile. You and your horse will both relax, which will make for a happier performance. The judge will see the difference!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2457
Keep your hands forward thinking at all times, don't be "stealing" from the hind legs.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2456
"Only use the spur to correct. The spur is not intended to ride a movement. It cannot just support the gait or the movement. Make a clear correction with the spur. If you are constantly giving your horse an aid, he will get numb to it. " ~ Steffen Peters
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2455
You can't force a horse to relax, you have to help him to relax.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2454
It is not wise to add pressure to the situation when the horse is already tense. Use quiet, soothing exercises that the horse is already familiar with, rather than pushing for anything difficult, to help him relax.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2453
When preparing for a jump from a galloping position, one should always sink down into the heel before any touching of seat in the saddle, and only THEN should you touch the horse's mouth if necessary. Taking back on the reins first will almost always cause resistance.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2452
Eventers are usually adrenaline addicts, and the more nervous you feel before you start off on cross country, the bigger the rush afterwards!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2451
From Facebook fan Amanda Fought Pierce ~ "Your legs should have a neutral position. A place where they do nothing but be there ready to use. Your horse should have gait control in all three gaits where they go without you pushing. When you find neutral, and they find speed