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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1879
"Your horses are all capable of jumping more than they are asked to do at events and they should be. He has to jump a five foot, nice, well-made fence, if he cannot, he flies too low as far as I am concerned. I am not going to ride
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1878
Always think of pushing your stomach towards your hands, rather than bringing your hands backwards towards your stomach to connect. And if you feel like you must bring your hands back to connect, your reins are too long.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1877
From Facebook fan Sarah Feathers ~ "When your horse likes to run and/or buck before and after jumps, it is much better to 'hold' with your core than snatch your reins."
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1876
A running martingale that fits correctly does not come into play unless the horse tosses its head. It should not be used to keep the horse's head down.
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Guest Blog post # 102: "Stat!" by Bill Woods
Stat! It’s what the surgeon in the OR shouts immediately preceding something like, “Get the mop!” So you might think that this is one of those blogs that harps on making your horse sharp, quick, and attentive to the aids. But in this case, NO! This “stat” is short
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1875
The halt must come from the body of the rider, not the reins.
Dr. Haefner's Advice
Sport Psych in a Minute, with Dr. Haefner - Video # 2: Effective Strategies for Personal Change
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 1874
Doing the same thing day after day can hinder growth. Think about how that might apply to your riding.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1873
You will spend much more time galloping than you will actually jumping when out on cross country. Learning how to gallop well on uneven terrain will help to keep your horse sound, as well as make for successful jumping.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1872
When working with horses, always be mindful of the feedback you are giving your horse at any given time... whether intentional or accidental. When your horse misbehaves, make sure you don't give him an accidental reward by stopping to regroup (which to him is a rest and a
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 1871
A horse can become lazy or unresponsive to the aids within a single ride. It's up to YOU to make sure he remains responsive to light aids at all times.