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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2113
A calm yet mobile mouth means that the horse is light in the hand, and relaxed through the jaw and neck, which allows for easy swallowing.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2112
"I can’t tell him off for wanting to try too much. He has to be rewarded because all he’s trying to do is try a bit harder." ~ Charlotte Dujardin
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2111
"So what do we see when we watch these masters at work? We learn what it means to become a good rider. It means to be picky, detail-oriented, motivated for your whole life, paying attention to every stride, having a system but with the flexibility to adjust it.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2110
Clinics can be great for the overall experience of doing lots of testing exercises, while hopefully getting some new tools and ideas to add to your "toolbox". But private lessons with your trainer are where you establish your basic foundation and understanding of your training system.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2109
Don't forget to ride the last stride before every jump… don't "jump ship" and freeze up on your horse just when he needs you the most.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2108
Courage is like a muscle, it is strengthened by use.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2107
"How can the rider expect the horse to have confidence in his hands when this piece of metal is constantly moving in his mouth?" ~ HLM Van Schaik (Dutch Olympic Medalist)
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2106
If you want to jump well, make sure you can consistently canter over poles on the ground in a smooth, balanced manner. I am always surprised how many riders are attempting to jump courses, yet they cannot nicely canter over a ground pole.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2105
In a good connection, the rider's hands should breathe with the horse's mouth.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2104
A Dressage rider’s leg should lie softly on their horse's side like an "al dente" noodle - draped around the horse to allow for soft, subtle, and precise leg aids.