Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4471
When riding and training, make sure you are truly in neutral after every correct response from your horse. This means no aids!
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4470
"If you keep your hands still, you’ll start using your legs." ~ Ulla Salzgeber
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The "Shoulder Yield" Exercise
Learn about an exercise called "shoulder yield" (which is really more of a jumper term than a Dressage term), that tests your ability to control your horse's shoulders.
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The *Volume* of Your Aids
Learn how to lower the VOLUME of your aids, for more harmony in your riding!
Videos
Video # 323, and Question # 355: Rose would like some help with her 6 yo Connemara mare, who tends to be tense and rushy.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4469
"Shoulder in is a preparation for the half pass, plus shoulder in gives more connection on the outside rein. Shoulder in makes more suppleness." ~ Johan Hamminga
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4468
The intensity of a half halt is determined by the strength of the push into it.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4467
Riding is like a marriage between the horse and rider. Don’t let the familiarity trick you into doing the same things over and over.
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An Exercise to Help You Improve ALL of Your Downward Transitions
This exercise, suitable for all levels of horses and riders, will turn you into a rider who is able to ride EFFECTIVE downward transitions - which is what is required to give you the best possible result.
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Canter Pole Exercise # 1
This canter pole exercise has applications for just about every level of horse & rider - from Training level Dressage right to Grand Prix! It will improve your horse's balance and responsiveness, by increasing hind leg engagement. You can even use it to add more scope to your horse's canter stride!
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4466
Stay quiet with your aids and let the exercise teach the horse.
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The Ultimate Rider Hand Position Fix!
Here is a highly effective exercise, that will fix any hand position flaw that you may have!