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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3784
The more a horse relaxes within a lateral movement, the more gymnastic value the exercise will have.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3783
Horses usually try to compensate for the lack of strength in their back and haunches by seeking support from the rider's hands. So if your horse does this, you might want to consider adding some strength training to your horse's regime.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3782
A calm, attentive horse begins with a calm, attentive handler.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3781
Working on changes of pace and stride during your conditioning work can go a long way towards making your horse more rideable on course. As you will be creating the habit of him being adjustable and responsive.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3780
Maintain a slight inside positioning throughout your transitions. This will help you to keep your horse more consistently connected and balanced as they change gaits.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3779
After each use of your legs, you need to think about opening them up a bit and letting them drop down. This will keep you on your seat bones correctly.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3778
"Don't distract your horse before the jump!" ~ Jimmy Wofford
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3777
"The purpose of dressage is to enhance our ability to control our horses; hopefully, after a long period of consistent training, our horses will calmly and generously place their forces at our disposal." ~ Jimmy Wofford
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3776
"When I finally quit all the fidgeting with my hands and concentrate on my core & legs .... Magic Happens." ~ Joan Dunlap
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3775
One of the many ways that good Dressage will improve your jumping is increased straightness. Only when they are truly loading both hind legs equally will your horse have the chance to jump in his best form.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3774
"Collection is secondary. Energy and suppleness are number one." ~ Steffen Peters
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3773
Moving the bit around in the horse's mouth to keep him from bracing against it is preventing the symptom without addressing the underlying cause. With that approach you will never solve your connection issue.