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Tip/Quote of the Day # 892
“The horse has to learn to look after himself, otherwise I might as well get off and just chuck him over. And I’m not that strong. I don’t go to the gym.” ~ Ben Maher
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 891
Land from a jump thinking about what you are going to do next. Don't land thinking about what you just did.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 890
Half halts are one of the most important ways of increasing the horse's carrying power.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 889
Always remember that every top rider was once a beginner. You will progress the most if you walk that fine line between being patient with yourself as you learn and improve your skills, and pushing yourself to do what is most challenging for you to do.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 888
Only precise riding trains the horse correctly. Be exact in your geometry, figures, and lines.
Questions
Question # 271: One of the horses I ride has been dragging his hind toes recently. The right is very worn down and the left is a tad better. I can definitely feel a weakness in his hind end, as he falls out very easily...
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 887
Keep your hands forward thinking at all times - don't be "stealing" from the horse's hind legs.
Educational Discussions
Discussion # 140: Let's discuss the very common problem of "one sidedness" in the horse!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 886
"Nothing is as impressive or as valuable for the training as being able to control the impulsion and the desire to go forward to such an extent that the rider is able to bring his horse to a standstill from an extended trot or canter without the slightest effort
Videos
Video # 84: This is Lija schooling a water jump with a skinny!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 885
Riders can benefit SO much from discussions about their riding. Riding is as much cognitive as it is physical - both aspects need to be exercised to truly improve!