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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1647
"The rider should remain upright with the small of the back braced. The spine must not be hollow and the spine must remain supple and flexible. This is necessary to enable the rider to follow all movements of his horse as if he were part of his own body.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1646
When riding a Dressage test, riding accurately to the letters and making good use of the corners of the ring shows the judge that you are aware, thinking, and have good control of your horse.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1645
From Facebook fan Lee DiGangi ~ "If YOU breathe, your horse will breathe. Especially true with tense mares."
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1644
From Facebook fan Lisa VanBuhler ~ "Every time you ride you are either making that horse better or making it worse!"
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1643
Think of the fact that there is a beginning, a middle, and an end to every exercise you ride, and every jump that you jump. In other words, if I just tell you to go jump that oxer, you job is not just to jump the over well, but to
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1642
Frustration is often a part of the process of learning and improving as a rider. Look at it from the perspective that you have been strong enough to move out of your comfort zone., and into an area that is difficult for you. And if you persist with determination, you
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1641
"Sit on your pockets like you got a million bucks in there." ~ Unknown Technically it isn't correct to be sitting all the way on your back pockets. This can, however, be a good thing for a rider who has a tendency to lean too far forward
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1640
Your seat shouldn't stop the horse's hind legs, it should send them actively up into your hand to stop the horse on its hindquarters.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1639
From Facebook fan Sandi-Leigh Norris ~ "Don't bring your stress into the arena. Calm your mind first."
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1638
Always keep in mind that you need to engage your horse's brain to get him to truly think forward. Your goal should not be to merely get his feet moving, but to ignite the area of his brain that makes him decide to want to move forward. Only
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1637
"Forward is your salvation!" ~ Ralph Hill