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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2203
Shoulder fore or shoulder in on a circle is a great exercise to teach your horse to pay more attention to your inside seat bone aid.
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Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2202
Try to let go of old baggage... and ride the horse you are on at the moment.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2201
Bounces teach a horse to be quick thinking, which is an essential quality in an event horse.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2200
A good contact with the horse's mouth usually only occurs if the rider also has good contact with their seat and legs. When a rider tries to keep rein contact with their legs completely off, the horse will usually resist or try to avoid the rider's
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2199
"I really want to emphasize that a rider first rides a horse with the legs and seat; then come the rein aids, as a support to the seat and legs. These three things together subsequently determine the quality contact that leads to the complete harmony and understanding between the
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2198
In order to do successful lateral work, a rider must have an independent seat, so their aids can work precisely and independently.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2197
Think about keeping your head up and still throughout the jumping motion to help keep your upper body more quietly poised.
Dr. Haefner's Advice
Sport Psych in a Minute, with Dr. Haefner - Video # 39: Challenging Knowledge and Assumptions: Learning to breathe
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2196
Your horse's lightness (or lack thereof) will be particularly evident in the downward transitions.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2195
A good rider is a master at self control.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2194
Slipping the reins in the final strides in front of a drop into water must be done gradually and inconspicuously. Too much or doing it at the last second, and you will effect the horse's balance.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2193
When working with a horse that does not have a great natural lengthening, make sure that you don't ask for too much too soon. Compare this to a singer who is training their vocal cords… They gradually expand their vocal range until they hit their limit. This helps