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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1073
Always finish an exercise with a proper transition to walk, don't just fall into a heap.
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Video Discussion # 94: Want to know what the Dressage judges are looking for when judging the equivalent of a First Level Dressage test??
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1072
Think of riding your downward transitions in an uphill manner, so that the horse’s poll comes up as his croup lowers and his hind legs come under his body.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1071
"Mental and physical suppleness, together with obedience, give us a submissive horse—or one that is willingly cooperative." ~ Johann Hinnemann
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1070
Always keep your spine stretched upward when riding. When you slump, your head and shoulders will become heavy, and your horse will likely become heavy in your hands.
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Guest Blog post # 74: "Imagine (there's no pulling)" by Bill Woods
Imagine (there's no pulling) A lot of bad riding at the Morgan Worlds where I judged this fall. Not all—to be sure there were some good rides and plenty of good horses. But when you are judging and you wish you had a rubber stamp for the
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1069
Always finish each ride on a good note. Do something your horse does well so he can feel good about himself.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1068
Make sure you are truly in neutral after every correct response from your horse. This means no aids!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1067
An anxious horse will tend to not be able to hear your aids, as his nerves will override them. Your first goal needs to be to get your horse to relax.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1066
"Think of using your skeleton to turn your horse, not your muscles." ~ Catherine Haddad This idea may not "click" with everyone, but I think it will help many to better use their body without negative tension in the muscle, which only causes resistance in the horse.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1065
Don't confuse being left behind over a jump with a defensive seat on cross country. They are very different. The rider who is in a defensive position on cross country is a nickel behind the motion, while still not interfering with the horse in any way. The rider
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1064
"Horses don't WANT to jump badly! They jump badly because of US! Ever seen a horse get loose in a steeplechase? It jumps like a BIRD!" ~ Jimmy Wofford