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From Facebook Fan Gabby Ballin ~ "Some rides are going to be perfect. Some rides are going to have you wondering why you don't quit riding. When that happens, take a deep breath and go back to something you know you and your horse can do easily."
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Collection is like a smile… If it is forced or fake, it is just not the same.
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"To reach a major aim the rider needs many small aims. Following them, they can check whether they are on the right track. Every stepping stone builds on the previous one. If one is missing and the rider continues regardless they will take the problem with them until one
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"The back is the bridge in the horse, and it can only be there if the hind leg is really working. The rider has to influence the hind legs to build that bridge, otherwise it is a horse in three pieces, back, front and you somewhere in the middle.
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Horses are not actually "stiff in the jaw" when they resist your hand, even though that may be what it feels like. If the feeling in your hands makes you think that your horse is stiff in its jaw, then you need to look for the real cause
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The strong willed type of horse WILL test you, many times for no reason other than they want to be top dog! But take solace in the fact that the most difficult horses are almost always the best ones in the end. Often because they are so damn SMART.
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From Facebook fan Barbara Martin ~ "What happens on the ground is just as important as what goes on in the saddle. Make sure you are giving clear signals to your horse as to who is in charge. We forget this sometimes, I think!"
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The movement of the half-pass helps to develop the brilliance of the extended trot, by increasing hip and stifle flexibility, and freeing up the horse's shoulders.
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The main objectives of the warm up phase of riding is to loosen the horse's body (especially the back muscles) and ensure he is attentive to the rider's aids.
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"If you are lucky enough to be riding a super quality horse, never believe that you aren’t good enough to sit on their back." ~ Robert Dover
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Training a horse can sometimes be quite a long process! But it's worth it. And you don't get the same feeling from shortcuts.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
The greatest horses are those that just KNOW they are the best at what they do.
