Tip/Quote of the Day # 272
To steady your horse between jumps, many times it is sufficient to square your shoulders and stretch up your body in a poised way... opening up kind of like a sail on a sail boat.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4671
"Through the energy of impulsion mobilized from within himself, the horse is now prepared, in his physique and emotional attentiveness, to respond instantly to the slightest indications to change his tempo, posture, direction or gait." ~ Waldemar Seunig
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4670
Always perform the halt and salute in your Dressage test with aplomb. It shows the judge that you have confidence, and it makes for great show photos!
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.