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Tip/Quote of the Day # 487
The half-pass helps to develop the brilliance of the extended trot, by increasing hip and stifle flexibility, and freeing up the horse's shoulders.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 486
Nagging isn't giving the horse feedback, it is desensitizing him to the aids.
~Caroline's Corner~
Caroline's Blog Post # 1
How to Deal with a Broken Horse So I might not have all the expertise in the world, as realistically I’ve been quite lucky in that this is my first major injury and rehab process. However, with Jack out of work and my goals of running the CCI1* at
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 485
Always think of doing individual half halts between fences as necessary, instead of simply holding. Holding will often encourage the horse to lean on your hand.
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Quiz # 24: There is a distinct difference between being "left behind" and being in a defensive position over a jump. Who can tell us what that is?
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 484
Remember that tension inhibits suppleness, so make sure that you are not trying to force your horse to perform.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 483
"Every rein aid must be preceded by an action of the torso. Otherwise you only address the horse's head." ~ Nuno Oliveira
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 482
If you don't take the time to do things right the first time, you will likely have to take the time to do things over. Always keep that solid foundation in mind.
~Firn's Corner~
Firn's Blog Post # 2
Confident Jumping, or How Not to Jump a Combination Photo credit: Action in Motion Photography I think that the vast majority of horse people would agree that the hardest thing about riding is not anything to do with the horse's mind, but everything to do with the rider&
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 481
From Facebook Fan Casey Webb ~ "Like foundations for a house... If not done properly the higher stuff can never be right."
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 480
When galloping through wooded areas on cross country, you are never going as fast as you feel like you are going. Keeping this in mind will help you to make the time on course.