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"The hind legs are brought far enough underneath the center of gravity by the rider’s legs, where they are gradually burdened with more of the combined weight of horse and rider for brief moments, which flexes their joints more. Like coiled springs, they push off with much greater
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You have to be able to ride in "neutral", with no aids whatsoever, for your horse to be able to feel, recognize, and respond to the lightest of your aids.
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The less you see a rider do, the better. That means they are communicating with the horse quietly, and the horse is attentive.
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"The only way they learn how to go off easy aids is if we don’t resort to just strength." ~ Debbie McDonald
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"Have a high standard for giving aids in a really clear, correct way. If the aids are that obvious, that’s not dressage. Educate your horse so that he responds to gentle leg pressure." ~ Steffen Peters
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Riders who get the best out of the sensitive type of horse are good at being tactful.
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If you want to develop a nicely shaped crest and neck on your horse, you have to make sure your horse is truly seeking the connection - reaching into the bit, rather than backing away from it.
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When riding and training, make sure you are truly in neutral after every correct response from your horse. This means no aids!
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"If you keep your hands still, you’ll start using your legs." ~ Ulla Salzgeber
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"Shoulder in is a preparation for the half pass, plus shoulder in gives more connection on the outside rein. Shoulder in makes more suppleness." ~ Johan Hamminga
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The intensity of a half halt is determined by the strength of the push into it.
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Riding is like a marriage between the horse and rider. Don’t let the familiarity trick you into doing the same things over and over.
