Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 1889
Riders can benefit SO much from discussions about their riding. Riding is as much cognitive as it is physical - both aspects need to be exercised to truly improve!
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Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 1888
"When xc is ridden properly it doesn't look like show jumping. They need to stop teaching kids to count strides and start teaching them to use their eyes and their leg." ~ Jules Stiller
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 1887
"Have you reminded yourself lately that horses are wonderful? No matter how haphazard or awkward our efforts, horses seem to figure out what we want them to do and happily do it." ~ Jimmy Wofford
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 1886
"I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don't do things half heartedly. Because I know if I do, then I can expect half hearted results." ~ Michael Jordan
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 1885
"Good riders land over an obstacle, go the the next jump and make a good arrangement. Great riders land with their horses already arranged for the next obstacle." ~ Bill Steinkraus
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 1884
"You see a lot of horses drifting over their fences. There is no such thing as the ideal horse – they all need help somewhere. That’s why the rider is there – to help the horse. You must use your aids to keep the horse from drifting. You must keep
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 1883
The hindquarters are the engine, but you turn the horse by directing his shoulders.
Dr. Haefner's Advice
Sport Psych in a Minute, with Dr. Haefner - Video # 3: Five Checkpoints on the Path to SUCCESS in Your Riding
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 1882
Never forget that the way the distance rides between two jumps changes as the fence height changes. The horse will land further into a line or combination when the jumps are larger, which makes the distance effectively shorter.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 1881
When you ride powerfully forward to the base of your jumps you allow your horse to jump in such a way that is actually the easiest and most natural for him. Building the horse's power right to the base of the jump means that he stresses his hocks
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 1880
Balance and rhythm go hand in hand. Focus on maintaining an even rhythm, as every time the rhythm changes, the balance changes.
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