Tip/Quote of the Day # 1813
The evenness of the contact reveals the straightness of the horse.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4661
With horses, just like with people, let your actions speak for you. For example, you may think you are rewarding your horse when you say "Good boy" or "Good girl"… But if you don't also release the aid, your horse will not really feel
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4660
Always sit the trot for a least a few strides before asking for a transition to canter or walk.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4659
It is common for riders to accidentally teach their horses undesirable behavior by releasing the pressure of an aid at the wrong time. Be mindful of only rewarding behavior that you actually want.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4658
"Incorrect training is as if you buttoned a sweater wrong. In order to fix it you must unbutton it and start over again." ~ Reiner Klimke You cannot just add another layer over the top and expect it to be right!