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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1140
The walk is the most vulnerable gait. Be very careful to not cause the horse disrupt the regular 4 beat rhythm, as once that is broken it can be hard to fix.
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The walk is the most vulnerable gait. Be very careful to not cause the horse disrupt the regular 4 beat rhythm, as once that is broken it can be hard to fix.
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Leaning back even slightly behind the vertical will drive the horse heavily into your hands.
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If you want to improve your medium and extended gaits, improve your collected work. The more your horse can "sit" behind, the more expressive your mediums and extensions will be.
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When your horse gets tense about feeling your legs wrapped around him, do not take your legs off. That would only validate his attempted evasion. Keep your legs quietly on his sides, and do an exercise (circle, transition, or lateral step) that will encourage him to focus and relax.
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Many horses hate tongue pressure, and will be happier with a bit that doesn't use the tongue as a pressure point.
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"You must have a 10-track mind. If you only focus on one thing, you forget too many others." ~ Lilo Fore
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"A horse with amazing gaits can cover up even the most un-amazing rider." ~ Steffen Peters
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Every time you pull back on the reins, you prevent your horse's hind legs from stepping well up underneath his body.
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Those riding a strong horse on cross country should generally ride with their stirrups on the short side. The increased angles give the rider more strength to deal with a puller.
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If there is a jump on your cross country course that you don't particularly like, you certainly don't want to have to face it twice! So ride it like you are mad at it, and "get 'er done"!
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