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It may seem like riders only need to think about a formal conditioning schedule at the upper levels, but every horse at every level will benefit from a balanced and well thought out conditioning schedule.
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"Discipline is straightness with supple hind legs." ~ Lilo Fore
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"Permeability can only exist when, on the one hand, the thrust and impulsion from the hind legs reach the forehand undiminished, and on the other hand, when the weighting and flexing half-halts fully reach the hind legs. This requires the forehand and hindquarters to be aligned in such a
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"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." ~ Vince Lombardi
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"A horse only works for 45 minutes. He can carry us for that 45 minutes." ~ Kyra Kyrklund
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When trying to eliminate a bad habit in your riding, try exaggerating your bad habit momentarily to the point that it seems ridiculous. This will increase your awareness of what you have been doing. After that, practice exaggerating the opposite for a while to change your behavior.
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"Stretch. And more stretching. It's good for him and he will like it." ~ Ingrid Klimke
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When a horse collects, his shoulders will come up naturally. Do not try to lift the front end.
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When working with fresh horses that want to look around and be unfocused, do yourself and your horse a favor, and let them have some free time to relax at the beginning of a workout. Either a short time lunging or free schooling, or simply a 10 to 20 minute
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"Good horses are made." ~ Reiner Klimke
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"In the half pass you should feel that the outside hind leg is carrying the load forward." ~ Nuno Oliveira
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If you regularly ride with strong aids, you will always need strong aids. Your horse will never hear the quiet ones.
