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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2724
It is rarely a good idea to ask for more impulsion when there is tension present in the horse. Instead, this is a good time to work on soothing suppling exercises.
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Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2723
"Sit in your saddle, go with the rhythm, into your horse. If you lean forward, lift up out of the saddle, then the hind legs are not under control and the horse can come on the forehand, his hind leg starts to come up not under. That’s why
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2722
"For ourselves, however, far the best method of instruction, as we keep repeating, is to let the horse feel that whatever he does in obedience to the rider’s wishes will be followed by some rest and relaxation." ~ Xenophon
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2721
"First, the horses start as 3-year-olds on the single longe. Then, they work under saddle and in the double longe, learning to work from behind and search for the bit. Balance is the key to their success." ~ Ullrich Kasselmann
Dr. Haefner's Advice
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Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2720
"For young horses, 20 minutes of work is enough. This is hard for one-horse riders because you feel you should do more." ~ Charlotte Dujardin
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2719
"Just as a house would be of little use, however beautiful its upper stories, if the underlying foundations were not what they ought to be, so there is little use to be extracted from a horse, and in particular a war-horse, if unsound in his feet, however excellent his
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2718
"The trust between human and horse is based on the same behavioral rules that regulate social life within the herd: Those who have obtained a higher rank in the herd assume at the same time the responsibility for the weaker members." ~ Kurt Albrecht
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2717
The more "black and white" you can be when working with horses, the more confidence they will have in you. Gray areas where sometimes a behavior is allowed, and sometimes it isn't, only serve to confuse them. They have to have a clear understanding of your
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2716
To get the best results when working with a horse that has a sense of humor, you must be a rider with a sense of humor. :)
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2715
Test your horse's balance with a half halt and a test for self carriage before asking for any transition.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2714
If you keep trying to achieve a goal, you may or may not get there. But if you quit trying, you will definitely not get there.