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Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4351
Without understanding and some degree of feel, you will have a hard time reproducing the good moments that you might achieve in lessons. This is why it is so important that your instructor has the ability to help you understand the details of each training concept, and to help you
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4350
"If the rider can halt his horse in any lateral movement, so that it stands quietly in the same position, or ride straight forward without hesitation, it is proof that the horse was going well between hands and legs." ~ Borries von Oeynhausen
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4349
"A horse doesn't get collected through hand and spurs, but through exercises." ~ Georg Theodorescu
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4348
You should strive for the feeling that you can feel your horse's hind legs in your hands in your connection.
Videos
Video # 104: This is Kayla riding Novice level test B
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4347
Too much repetitive motion has a tendency to inhibit muscle symmetry. Always aim to mix things up in your training (whether horse or human), so that you can develop balanced musculature.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4346
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.
Lesley's Corner
How Many Gears Do You Have in the Canter?
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4345
If you hold too much rein contact on the approach to a fence that your horse is suspicious of, or is "having a look" at, you can easily cause a stop. If a jump is backing your horse off even slightly, that is a free half halt. All
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4344
"The more horses you ride, the better your horsemanship." ~ Michael Jung
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4343
In order to do successful lateral work, a rider must have an independent seat, so their aids can work precisely and independently.