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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3309
The last couple of strides before a jump belong to the horse. Be careful that you do not interrupt him.
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Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3308
"You can't have impulsion without a connection." ~ Chris Bartle
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3307
"When you're carrying a bag of feed over your shoulder and that bag slips, what do you do? You move underneath the bag. That’s exactly what happens to the horse. Every time you move, he's going to try to get underneath you. So, our
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3306
Positive reinforcement is a very powerful way to train horses. And because of this, you must be very careful that you are actually reinforcing the right things.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3305
The horses' response to our body positioning is natural, but their response to our leg aids is not. It must be taught.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3304
From Facebook fan Wendy Carson ~ "Keeping my elbows in during my ride makes my horse move better and more consistently. Who knew??"
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3303
From Facebook fan Kimberly Neumeyer ~ "Ride forward so that you can wait [in front of the fence.]"
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3302
Mental limitations can often be much more career limiting for riders than physical limitations. If things are difficult for you physically, don't give up!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3301
From member Karen Barbato ~ "You will KNOW when you connect with a gifted instructor. They answer so many questions and fill in the gaps."
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3300
A good lunging program will allow your horse learn how to balance himself on a proper circle in self carriage, without the added challenge of a rider on board.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3299
From Facebook fan Joan Dunlap ~ "Every barn should have an Emotion Bucket for riders to deposit their bad vibes before handling a horse."
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3298
"Never teach a horse something you don't want him to learn." ~ Anne Rawle