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"Don't delude yourself into thinking that you have light, soft hands, if you ride with loose, almost dangling reins on a strung out horse. That can be done with insensitive hands as well. A soft hand requires the rider to feel whether the horse is softly on
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The last couple of strides before a jump belong to the horse. Be careful that you do not interrupt him.
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"You can't have impulsion without a connection." ~ Chris Bartle
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"When you're carrying a bag of feed over your shoulder and that bag slips, what do you do? You move underneath the bag. That’s exactly what happens to the horse. Every time you move, he's going to try to get underneath you. So, our
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Positive reinforcement is a very powerful way to train horses. And because of this, you must be very careful that you are actually reinforcing the right things.
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The horses' response to our body positioning is natural, but their response to our leg aids is not. It must be taught.
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From Facebook fan Wendy Carson ~ "Keeping my elbows in during my ride makes my horse move better and more consistently. Who knew??"
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From Facebook fan Kimberly Neumeyer ~ "Ride forward so that you can wait [in front of the fence.]"
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Mental limitations can often be much more career limiting for riders than physical limitations. If things are difficult for you physically, don't give up!
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From member Karen Barbato ~ "You will KNOW when you connect with a gifted instructor. They answer so many questions and fill in the gaps."
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A good lunging program will allow your horse learn how to balance himself on a proper circle in self carriage, without the added challenge of a rider on board.
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From Facebook fan Joan Dunlap ~ "Every barn should have an Emotion Bucket for riders to deposit their bad vibes before handling a horse."
