Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2078
Overuse of the inside rein grounds the inside hind leg, limiting hind leg engagement.
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Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2077
"The upper body should not move back and forth in the canter. Instead, the lumbar back should become supple" ~ Nuno Oliveira
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2076
The more you look down, the less influence your seat has in the saddle.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2075
"In the half halt that creates carrying power, we are asking the horse to slow down and carry more weight when his hind leg joints are closed and his hind foot is on the ground. The levade, in which the horse sits on his hindquarters, is the ultimate example
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2074
The smoothest and easiest canter to walk transitions come when the horse can canter at walk speed.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2073
"In matters regarding their nature, it is hardly surprising that horses can outwit the rider with considerable ease – after all, they only need to be themselves to succeed. This is so, because in horsemanship the task lies entirely with the rider to become more horse-like, and not for the
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2072
The bigger the jump, the more the horse must rock back and lift upwards on the takeoff. Therefore as the jumps get bigger, it becomes even more important that you are poised and patient with your upper body off the ground.
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Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2071
It is not wise to practice your Dressage tests in their entirety very often. Doing so will only cause your horse to learn the test and begin to anticipate the different movements. If you can get your horse truly connected and on the aids, the tests themselves will be easy.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2070
"First thing I look at when I buy a horse is paces rather than breeding. Beautiful parents don’t always produce beautiful children. I’m not looking for the flashiest paces, but also the trainablility and rideability. How are you going to keep a big, flamboyant mover sound into
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2069
If you don't give your horse something to do, he is going to give you something to do. Have a plan, and keep him busy.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2068
When jumping, the horse’s bascule is what allows him to more easily get his body higher in the air.