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It is commonly taught to wiggle or move the bit when the horse is trying to lean on the rider's hands. But while that makes it less attractive for the horse to lean on the bit, it only covers up the real problem rather than solving it. The
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Allow with the reins coming into a drop into water. Holding too much in the last strides can cause the horse to not use his body fully over the fence into the water… which can cause a stumble or fall on landing in the water.
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A sound horse's head does not move in the trot. So if your hands move at all in the trot, you are moving the bit and disturbing the connection from the horse's perspective.
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For most of us life is dictated by routines. They provide structure and order which can translate to comfort. Or, if unchallenged, they can bury you in a rut. Years ago at my first teaching job my rut took me on the two mile drive from home to barn and
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The more you can teach your horse to gallop in balance between fences on cross country, the less you will have to do in front of the jumps. And your horse will also be more likely to remain sound. Galloping long distances out of balance is very punishing on the
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Bringing a horse back from a long layoff requires care, especially after illness or injury, to avoid re-injury or new injuries. The key to success is starting slow, progressing gradually, and remaining highly attentive to all signs your horse shows during the process. Learn all about it here!
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The best reach and push forward through the neck in Dressage comes as a result of the horse's back lifting... much like a bascule over a jump.
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"Never ceases to amaze how many riders think they can get the neck forward by tweaking and twiddling with the reins." ~ Peter DeCosemo
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"Make him proudly independent of you so that he understands his job so well you merely walk the course and then show him the way. Tell your horse what you want him to do, and then allow him to do it." ~ Jimmy Wofford
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When riding, always be true in the moment. You need to react to what is actually happening underneath you, rather than you what you are expecting to happen.