Tip/Quote of the Day # 1038
"Make the front of your body longer in order to obtain a more effective back and seat." ~ Mary King
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4669
Moving the bit in the horse's mouth to keep him from bracing against it is preventing the symptom without addressing the underlying cause.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4668
In any lateral movement, keep your eyes pointed to the spot that you want your horse to go to.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4667
When strength is needed, such as when riding a strong horse, a rider needs to be able to find their strength in the center of their body - their core. Many times they attempt to find their strength in their arms or shoulders instead, and this is counter productive. As instead
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4666
You need a short bouncy energetic canter in water. Not just to the jump in, but to any jump out or otherwise related to the water. Getting long and flat in the stride can be especially disastrous at a water jump.