Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3351
A tip for instructors... Turn on the forehand can be a great way to teach your students about the importance of the outside rein.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3350
When jumping in muddy or deep conditions, you need to have extra impulsion within your horse's stride. Make sure you have it before you need it.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3349
Always think about the depth of the water when deciding how fast to approach and negotiate a water obstacle. Riding too fast in deep water can easily cause the horse to lose his balance or even fall.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3348
"Energy from the horse's hind engine must be coupled with mental and physical suppleness." ~ Christine Traurig
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3347
Think about "collection" when asking for a trot or canter extension, so that you remember to keep the rein connection and think about being more up in front, instead of down and out. This will help you to create a more uphill frame with more true hind leg
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3346
Any rounding of the shoulders is a weakness that immediately disconnects the rider's arms from the back and seat.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3345
Never rush a horse into a complex of jumps that might be hard for him to understand quickly. The more complicated the combination, or the greener the horse, the more time you need to give them to assess the situation clearly.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3344
Give the inside rein in your upward transition into canter.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3343
"Today, people learn to compete before they learn to ride, and that makes it difficult for them to be truly competitive and to progress to other levels." ~ Jack Le Goff
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3342
From Facebook fan Joan Childs ~ "Your hands must be free in order to use them effectively. You can not pull, push, follow, open or close your reins if they are busy being a source of your balance."
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3341
The more leg you regularly keep on your horse while riding, the less they will feel your aid when you try to apply it.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3340
Walk is the "explaining" pace, so whenever possible ride every exercise in the walk first.