Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2552
Let the turn into the obstacle be your half halt.
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Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2551
"The horse's back is like a bridge that carries him and you, and the neck completes the bridge. All the energy created by going forward from the hindquarters to the bridle makes your horse's back strong and develops those muscles that create the bridge. Without
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2550
"If you aren't sure [when jumping], ride forward, because being under paced is not only harder for the horse, it can make the fences dangerous at the higher levels... Fences are made to be taken at a certain speed, not much more and certainly no less."
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2549
The faster you are going on cross country, the more you must generally think of maintaining a contact with your horse's mouth on the takeoff of a jump. No big crest releases!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2548
Training a horse is sometimes like peeling an onion... As you make some progress in one area, the next area that you need to focus on often becomes clear.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2547
The quieter you become with your aids, the more detail both you AND your horse can hear and feel.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2546
Take your time when riding transitions. Many riders seem to rush through them just to get them done. Be conscious of preparing for each one, and feeling all of the details while you are making the transition - being ready to abort the transition if things start to go wrong.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2545
When riders stiffen their shoulders it can cause them to also have tense, tight arms and hands. To relax your shoulders, take a deep breath in, and exhale fully... looking for the feeling that your shoulders and elbows drop and become supple.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2544
When you have a good rein connection, your horse can feel your thoughts transmitted through the reins.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2543
The more contact you hold on your horse's mouth between jumps (and of course, on the flat as well), the more work you may have to do to half halt or stop. Try to be as light as possible, so that when you do ask for something, your
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2542
As a rider, you have to push YOURSELF to get better, because no one is going to do it for you.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2541
In all situations when riding, and at all levels, riding in rhythm gives the horse confidence.