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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4178
Always be ready to stop jumping and do a few minutes of flatwork when you run into a problem. Good flatwork will fix most jumping problems.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4177
Horses that have the spirit and the natural drive to excel at the top levels of jumping or Eventing are usually much more opinionated and difficult to train by nature. They are very often totally worth the extra time, effort, and patience that it takes to develop them to their
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4176
"The jump is the product of your last three strides, always." ~ Michelle Strapp
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4175
The less you see a rider do, the better. That means they are communicating with the horse quietly, and the horse is attentive and responsive.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4174
"Stay dedicated to the quality of the basic gaits—the suppleness and balance of the walk, trot and canter. Then as you cultivate the movements, those gaits improve." ~ Volker Brommann
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4173
Cantering ground poles are simply a smart way to practice just about every single skill you need to jump well, while minimizing the stress and strain on your horse's legs.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4172
The most difficult horses are almost always the best ones in the end. Often because they are so darned SMART.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4171
When teaching, I am always on the lookout for signs that the horse might need a short stretching break. Sometimes it is something as subtle as a more anxious look in the horse's eyes. And sometimes it is more obvious, like the horse starts to become a little
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4170
Think of your leg, seat, and rein aids as ways to communicate with your horse. You don't physically push or pull him anywhere, you give him subtle signals. And if he doesn't initially respond to your subtle signals, you need to teach him to - EVERY
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4169
"They asked me at the Seminar, how should a horse look when it is coming towards you? I said to them, if you meet someone and they are looking you in the eyes, a little bit proud, nose up, not arrogant, but someone coming to you, giving you their
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4168
When riding a Dressage test, riding accurately to the letters and making good use of the corners of the ring shows the judge that you are aware, thinking, and have good control of your horse.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4167
While the distance in between the jumps is a big deciding factor in the speed and stride that you should approach with... generally approaching a complex off of a shorter, bouncier stride will give you more options.