Tip/Quote of the Day # 1982
"The goal of all dressage riding should be to bring the horse and rider together in harmony... a oneness of balance, purpose, and athletic expression." ~ Walter Zettl
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4514
For the horse, the learning happens on the release of the aid. That means if you don't release the aid, the horse will not learn.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4513
"Don't take the tempo down without revving the engine." ~ Chris Bartle
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4512
I don't even think about aiming a young or green horse at a jump until I have them 100% in front of my leg on the flat. If you do, and the horse thinks about stopping, you will have no recourse, and will end up teaching him that
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4511
From Facebook fan Joan Dunlap ~ "Fix your position first... then the horse will adjust theirs."