Educational Discussions
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 750
Even the very best and most natural riders will develop bad habits if they don't get regular feedback about their riding. Everyone needs good eyes on the ground from time to time.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 749
A stronger bit can be even milder on the horse's mouth if used correctly, as you can get more response from a lighter aid. BUT….. this will not work unless you actually make your rein aids lighter! If you use the reins with the same intensity that you
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 748
"Flex your horse to the outside when necessary to improve the horse's acceptance of the connection." ~ Chris Bartle
~Firn's Corner~
Firn's Blog post # 16
Groundwork Too Much of a Good Thing? Groundwork is the buzzword in nearly all equestrian circles today. Everyone loves it - from the ammies to the classical horsemen to the cowboys. But is there such a thing as doing too much groundwork? I sure didn't think so a few
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 747
Pinch your thumbs on the top of your reins to keep the reins from slipping. If you try to grip the reins too tightly with your whole hand, you will tighten your forearms, and your horse will resist you.
Lesley's Corner
Does Your Horse Try to Pull You Out of the Saddle?
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 746
We incorporate circles into our training to promote suppleness and improved balance in the horse. But if our circles are oddly shaped, they will not improve the horse's suppleness, and will instead unbalance the horse.
Educational Discussions
Discussion # 129: Who can tell us what causes this situation?
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 745
When you have an anxious horse that wants to rush, it can be helpful to very deliberately work in a tempo that is much slower than they are naturally offering you. Only when they have settled into a quiet, even rhythm, and are truly waiting for you, should you push
Questions
Question # 259: At a recent show I received multiple comments of "needs half halts" on my Dressage test. I am only riding at beginner novice, and wasn't aware that I should be working on something advanced like half halts. Please explain. (Anonymous)
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 744
From member Karen Barbato ~ "You will KNOW when you connect with a gifted instructor - they answer so many questions and fill the gaps."