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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3287
"A horse only works for 45 minutes. He can carry us for that 45 minutes." ~ Kyra Kyrklund
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3286
When trying to eliminate a bad habit in your riding, try exaggerating your bad habit momentarily to the point that it seems ridiculous. This will increase your awareness of what you have been doing. After that, practice exaggerating the opposite for a while to change your behavior.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3285
"Stretch. And more stretching. It's good for him and he will like it." ~ Ingrid Klimke
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3284
When a horse collects, his shoulders will come up naturally. Do not try to lift the front end.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3283
When working with fresh horses that want to look around and be unfocused, do yourself and your horse a favor, and let them have some free time to relax at the beginning of a workout. Either a short time lunging or free schooling, or simply a 10 to 20 minute
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3282
"Good horses are made." ~ Reiner Klimke
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3281
"In the half pass you should feel that the outside hind leg is carrying the load forward." ~ Nuno Oliveira
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3280
If you regularly ride with strong aids, you will always need strong aids. Your horse will never hear the quiet ones.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3279
If your training is truly progressive, you will always have a strong base to fall back on when you run into any difficulties. This is a very important goal to have for your training program.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3278
Let the turn into the obstacle be your half halt. Focus on making a good, balanced turn into each jump, and your horse will become more balanced.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3277
"In training, make jumping the reward" ~ Jimmy Wofford This is SO important in the training of Eventers!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3276
"The horse needs to accept the contact equally on both reins, be respectful of the leg and move forward promptly when asked." ~ Adrienne Lyle