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"We want the horse to know, if he gets into difficulties, if he slips, he can just take time with things, so they learn to get themselves out of trouble. If a horse has slipped badly or hit a jump badly, just keep hold of the front end, keep
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"I really believe that horses are very generous and they are on our side. They can also become frightened, so it is important that we don’t ask them anything beyond their capabilities. You can keep them on your side by being quiet with them. They have to be
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"We must be careful when making the horse straight not to bend it in front of the withers. We must not loosen the muscles in front of the withers for we need to build them up on either side of the neck so it is steady in front of
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"Riding courses is still all about finding the canter. Every jump in every situation has a canter that is perfect for that jump. Whether it is a very flimsy looking stile, or very strong looking oxer, off a short turn, away from the entrance gate into a double… With
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"Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people." ~ W.C. Fields
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The more leg you regularly keep on your horse, the less they will feel your aid when you try to apply it.
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A horse will respond best to an aid when the rider has the ability to give it smoothy and within the rhythm of the horse's stride.
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The quality of your practice at home dictates your performance at shows. Keep your standards high!
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Make sure your horse's hind legs follow his bridle, both on straight lines and curves.
Dr. Haefner's Advice
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It’s just as easy to train a horse to be sensitive to our aids as it is to train them to be dull to our aids. Every time you give your horse an aid you have a chance to train (or re-train) your horse to be sensitive to it.
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Soften the reins too much at the beginning of a lengthening, and you may find that you lose your stored energy. Which will likely cause your horse to quicken his stride rather than giving you a true lengthening.
