Tip/Quote of the Day # 2338
"We must listen to the horse. Collect a little, and if he becomes stiff in his top line, go out [of it]." ~ Johan Hamminga
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4547
"You can see suppleness by observing how the rider can sit on the horse and not on top of the horse." ~ Susanne Miesner
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4546
It is important to treat each horse, and each situation, individually. When problems arise, sometimes what is needed is time, patience, and encouragement. And other times strong corrections might be in order. This is why it is so important to be working with an instructor who has sufficient experience with
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4545
Think back to when you first started riding… how hard it was to just post at the trot. Now you do that without even thinking. As long as you are actively working on your riding, you are always improving. Usually improvement is so gradual that you don't see
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4544
The key to success with any movement in the Dressage ring lies in how you ride the corner preceding the movement.