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"So what do we see when we watch these masters at work? We learn what it means to become a good rider. It means to be picky, detail-oriented, motivated for your whole life, paying attention to every stride, having a system but with the flexibility to adjust it. Even
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Clinics can be great for the overall experience of doing lots of testing exercises, while hopefully getting some new tools and ideas to add to your "toolbox". But private lessons with your trainer are where you establish your basic foundation and understanding of your training system.
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Don't forget to ride the last stride before every jump… don't "jump ship" and freeze up on your horse just when he needs you the most.
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Courage is like a muscle, it is strengthened by use.
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"How can the rider expect the horse to have confidence in his hands when this piece of metal is constantly moving in his mouth?" ~ HLM Van Schaik (Dutch Olympic Medalist)
Dr. Haefner's Advice
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If you want to jump well, make sure you can consistently canter over poles on the ground in a smooth, balanced manner. I am always surprised how many riders are attempting to jump courses, yet they cannot nicely canter over a ground pole.
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In a good connection, the rider's hands should breathe with the horse's mouth.
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A Dressage rider’s leg should lie softly on their horse's side like an "al dente" noodle - draped around the horse to allow for soft, subtle, and precise leg aids.
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"The harder you work, the better you get... if you remember to work harder at getting better." ~ Jimmy Wofford
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Do you clench your teeth or have a tight jaw when you ride? Remember that horses tend to mirror their riders....
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Many amateur riders have a tendency to worry about the fact that their aids may not always be 100% correct when they ask their horse to do something. And therefore they are less likely to insist if their horse does not respond correctly. But just remember that horses can be
