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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3892
Even on straight lines, the principle of inside leg to outside rein still applies - particularly in the canter, to keep the horse truly straight.
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Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3891
The more a horse relaxes within a lateral movement, the more gymnastic value the exercise will have.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3890
“When you don't have a confident position, it’s saying to people you don’t believe in yourself. So sit up, shoulders back, chin high, and ride your best test.” ~ Robert Dover
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3889
Lateral work can be used to steady and improve the regularity of the rhythm of your horse’s gaits. Particularly with horses that want to rush and/or become irregular, asking for a little shoulder in, leg yield, or a few steps of spiral in or out, can help them
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3888
"When you relax your arms and feel the reins softly you need to feel that your horse wants to step into the contact. If you do not then he is behind your leg and seat." ~ Yvonne Barteau
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3887
"Think of your elbows as hinges, bent, hands level and together. Sit square and even in the saddle. Open your knees, open your thigh, let the weight go to your heels, keep your knee soft." ~ Gill Rolton
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3886
If your horse is strung out and on the forehand, they will be more likely to slip, trip, or stumble at any time. Just one of the many reasons you should strive to keep your horse balanced at all times!
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3885
Point your chest in the direction that you want to go. If you turn your horse with your body position, you will probably find that you will need a lot less hand and leg to get it done.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3884
Any aid that is given constantly to the horse will cause him to become numb to it to at least some degree.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3883
You cannot hide your fear or lack of understanding from a horse. They always know.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3882
"The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism." ~ Norman Peale Think about how this can be applied to riding... You will improve more with a coach who tells you what you really need to hear, rather than
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3881
When riding any movement or lateral exercise, you should be able to give away the inside rein to prove that your horse is honestly stepping up into the outside rein.