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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4271
Always refresh the forward after any period of lateral work.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4270
"Travers improves the horse's bend and makes him more obedient and attentive to the calf aid." ~ Ernst Friedrich Seidler
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4269
When you halt and salute the judge at a competition, remember to smile! This will send the judge the message that you are confident about your performance, which can impress the judge and may even influence your scores in a subconscious way.
Lesley's Corner
Basic Suppling Exercise # 5
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4268
"Riding the upper levels becomes less and less about who is the most naturally talented ... It becomes more of who is the best mental competitor. Who can take the competition down mentally, and have the ability to stay focused on the task at hand regardless of what happens, that&
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4267
A running martingale that fits correctly does not come into play unless the horse tosses its head, or tries to stick it straight up in the air. It should NOT be used to keep the horse's head down.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4266
Since the various available lateral movements all work to supple the horse's body in a slightly different way, it is a good idea to use bits of all of them in your training. Don't just do your favorites.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4265
Everyone talks about engaging the horse's inside hind leg - but the key to a good quality canter is sufficient engagement of the outside hind leg… as that is how each canter stride begins.
Lesley's Corner
An Exercise to Rev Up the LAZY Jumper
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4264
So many riders seem to ride with tight elbows, and BUSY hands. Instead strive for relaxed and mobile elbows, and quiet and still (yet supple) hands!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4263
Proper hand position will help you to remain loose and supple in your arms. Deviating in any way from the perfect hand position will immediately cause your arm muscles to tighten.