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Tip/Quote of the Day # 710
A rider's rigid elbows will cause the horse's back to become correspondingly rigid.
Educational Discussions
Discussion # 124: How do you feel about having corner jumps at the Novice level?
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 709
Always keep in mind that it is more difficult for horses to turn in water. So your power steering may not work as accurately, and you may need to start your turns a little earlier!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 708
"The horse’s posture, his strength, his suppleness, influence very much the sensations that the bit creates in him." ~ Dupaty de Clam
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 707
"For lateral work always remember to sit on your inside seat bone." ~ Carl Hester
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 706
"You can ride a horse up without sitting on their backs." ~ William Fox Pitt
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 705
Don't half halt or make an adjustment in front of a fence unless you need to. So often I see riders that ruin their good canter on the approach by taking back unnecessarily. And the same holds true on the flat…. if you have a good trot or
Questions
Question # 257: I'm starting my colt jumping small jumps, and I was wondering what the best way to get him a good start would be. How do you typically start a horse jumping? His flat work is pretty good already....
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 704
On the idea of taking risks in the Dressage ring: "Aim for a score of a 7 on most movements, and decide what movements your horse excels at, and push for a bit more on those. Going for 8's across the board can backfire, leaving you with
Videos
Video # 82: This is Vita doing a Dressage test!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 703
"Speaking as a veterinarian/animal chiropractor, a significant amount of damage can be done, especially to the young or remedial horse, by the use of draw reins. Draw reins multiply the force the bit has on the bars, and therefore act to pull the head and neck in a