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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3460
If you attempt to teach a horse something while tension is present, his learning will be compromised. And you will be more likely to run into problems associated with the flight response.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3459
The horse that is the fastest on cross country is often not the one that is allowed to gallop at a greater rate of speed, but rather one that is highly adjustable, and is ridden on economical lines.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3458
When a rein or leg boundary aid is not being listened to, it can be helpful to give it a slight electric quality.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3457
"Connection is often misunderstood. The horse must be taught to go from the seat and leg to the hand for it to be correct. But some riders will try to force it by working their hands and arms to 'work the horse’s neck back and forth to
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3456
Always keep in mind that you need to engage your horse's brain to get him to truly think forward. Your goal should not be to merely get his feet moving, but to ignite the area of his brain that makes him decide to want to move forward. Only
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3455
You can tell just by looking at a horse's topline, how correct his flatwork training has been.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3454
"It's the rider's job to make his horse sensitive enough to anticipate half halts, for it is the anticipation factor that makes horse and rider harmonious. The use of the horse's anticipation should work greatly to your advantage in daily training and in
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3453
From Facebook fan Johanna Poston ~ "'Soft jaw' is part of my position-check mantra while riding."
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3452
Event riders need to be careful to not get "drunk on speed" when running cross country. There needs to be a point on the approach for every fence that the rider makes sure that the horse is truly galloping in balance, and makes any necessary adjustments to the
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3451
Try to always keep your elbows close to your sides when riding, so that your upper arms remain a part of your seat. This will help you to you use your body to control your horse more than your hands.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3450
"When a horse startles or shies, he becomes tense and stiff. Making him supple again starts with first calming his mind." ~ Charles de Kunffy
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3449
"Only the best trainers should be allowed to ride in draw reins, but the best trainers know they do not need them." ~ Ingrid Klimke