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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3279
If your training is truly progressive, you will always have a strong base to fall back on when you run into any difficulties. This is a very important goal to have for your training program.
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Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3278
Let the turn into the obstacle be your half halt. Focus on making a good, balanced turn into each jump, and your horse will become more balanced.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3277
"In training, make jumping the reward" ~ Jimmy Wofford This is SO important in the training of Eventers!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3276
"The horse needs to accept the contact equally on both reins, be respectful of the leg and move forward promptly when asked." ~ Adrienne Lyle
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3275
Running at speed to jumps while on loose reins is far more dangerous than when the rein connection is maintained.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3274
Be careful not to move to the sitting trot too early in a ride. Doing so before the horse is fully warmed up and truly moving through his topline can often be detrimental, as the horse will be more likely to stay stiff and tight through his back muscles.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3273
"What you can’t accomplish in an hour should usually be put off until tomorrow." ~ Bill Steinkraus
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3272
It should be a big red flag to you if your instructor is the type to say that all jumps should be treated the same. It can be a sign of lack of knowledge or teaching experience in a trainer. Riders should be aware of every question posed by each
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3271
A still tail carried close to the horse shows inactivity of the back muscles in the lumbar area.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3270
Focus on the horse's hind legs in both upward and downward transitions. Look for the feeling that your horse begins to step into the new gait with their hind feet first.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3269
Dressage is a natural activity for horses, but that does not mean it is always easy for them. Since we cannot explain to them why we are asking them to do things that require increased effort, and go against their natural instincts to do things in the easiest way possible
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3268
Ride smarter, not harder. If it starts to feel like you are working hard, look into learning how you can use a more intelligent technique to make yourself more effective.