Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4446
Keep your leg aids light. Too much leg becomes something similar to white noise. It is unfair to expect your horse to hear your aid above the noise.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4445
"We must be careful when making the horse straight not to bend it in front of the withers. We must not loosen the muscles in front of the withers for we need to build them up on either side of the neck so it is steady in front of
Lesley's Corner
A Test of Your Flatwork Training (For All Levels!)
No matter what riding style or discipline you choose, you should be able to prove the solidity of your basic foundation by passing this simple test. And rather shockingly, there are many horses and riders at all levels would NOT pass this test!
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4444
A horse will respond best to an aid when the rider has the ability to give it smoothly and within the rhythm of the horse's stride.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4443
It is quite common for riders to accidentally teach their horses undesirable behavior by releasing the pressure of an aid at the wrong time. Be mindful of only reinforcing behavior that you actually want.
Videos
Video # 316: This is Kayla having a jump school!
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4442
“When you don't have a confident position, it’s saying to people you don’t believe in yourself. So sit up, shoulders back, chin high, and ride your best test.” ~ Robert Dover
Lesley's Corner
The Benefits of Jumping Fences at Sharp Angles
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4441
"I like to think about making my body longer in the front to make me sit up instead of thinking ‘shoulders back,’ which can make you stiff." ~ Mary King
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4440
"Get comfortable with centerlines. We ride centerlines all the time in dressage, so make them your friend. Remember, nothing changes on centerline." ~ Steffen Peters
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4439
"Imagine hanging a wet towel over your horse's back. The pressure of your leg aids needs to be similar to the pressure of the towel on the sides of your horse. Your horse should go on his own with this passive leg aid, and if he does
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4438
When a horse has true impulsion, they become easy to steer and keep straight. And being able to perform perfect geometrical figures (the ability to be straight on curved lines) proves your ability to maintain a consistent level of impulsion.