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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2067
When you have a problem in your jumping, 9 times out of 10 what you really have is a problem with the quality of your canter.
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Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2066
Even for those of you who already have your flying changes down pat, it is a good idea to sometimes practice simple changes when jumping courses in training. Simple changes of lead are a great way to remind your horse that jumping a course is really flatwork with some jumps
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2065
The most difficult horses are almost always the best ones in the end. Often because they are so darned SMART.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2064
Make sure that you never sacrifice the quality of your horse's movement when you are practicing lateral exercises. Keep your focus on maintaining an even rhythm and level of impulsion, with a nice relaxed swinging back, quiet soft hands, and a consistent connection throughout. If you start to
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2063
A healthy muscle in your horse's body is pliable and feels a little like a beef roast. It should continue to feel pliable, without tensing up, when you palpate it.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2062
Always challenge yourself to use as little hand as possible in riding any exercise or movement. The more freedom your horse has up front, the more expressive his movement will be.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2061
If you don't take the time to do things right when training a horse, you will likely find that you have to take the time to do things over.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2060
"You can see suppleness by observing how the rider can sit on the horse and not on top of the horse." ~ Susanne Miesner
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2059
"You can trot and cry at the same time. And if you can’t, this isn’t the sport for you." ~ Kristin Carpenter
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2058
"No matter if you are a horse, a rider, a dancer, or even a tennis player, tension is your enemy. Suppleness means that the muscles contract and de-contract, and this has to go through the entire horse, it cannot be blocked in the middle of the back, and it
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Sport Psych in a Minute, with Dr. Haefner - Video # 26: Five Essential Conditions for Change
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2057
If you quit on the right note when working on a difficult concept during training, many horses seem to ponder the concept, and come out even better the next day. Those that say horses do not think deeply are decidedly mistaken.