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Tip/Quote of the Day # 108
A horse can become lazy or unresponsive to the aids within a single ride. Always pay attention to the strength of your aids, and be ready to stop what you are doing for a moment when necessary to focus entirely on increasing your horse's responsiveness to the aids.
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