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Tip/Quote of the Day # 411
When jumping in muddy or deep conditions, you need extra impulsion. Make sure you have it before you need it.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 410
The rider's inside leg is just as important as their outside leg in the aids for half pass or travers (haunches in.)
Lesley's Corner
Getting Through the Trot Up At a Three Day Event
Questions
Question # 225: Sometimes my horse's otherwise nice canter feels like it becomes four beat-y and almost lateral. What causes this, and what can I do about it? (Tina)
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 409
"It must not be forgotten that, in order to maintain precisely the same tempo and the momentary balance, the hind legs must step more under to the extent that the center of gravity is located more forward and the head and neck are positioned lower. The more the horse
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 408
Use lots of forward and back transitions within the gaits to activate the horse's hind legs.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 407
Since the buckle is the weakest part of your reins, it is a good idea to tie a knot in the very end of your reins for cross country. This way, if your hands ever slide the reins all the way to the buckle quickly, you don't have
Questions
Question # 224: I have an OTTB who is getting more used to going places away from the stable. He is actually quite calm when we go to shows or clinics alone. But when we trailer with someone (even a new horse)...
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 406
Riding is so much more than getting on and doing… you have to do a lot of thinking and planning to actually get somewhere!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 405
The sign of a good rider is that their aids are so light and invisible that you can barely notice them.
~Brianna's Corner~
Brianna's Blog Post # 7
Jack of All Trades, Master of None Phewww! What a wild ride! Between 3 horses 2 months and 1 rider, I have had the time of my life! The past few weeks have been complete insanity in and of its own and it wasn't all between a red
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 404
Thinking "little toes up" can help you to sink more naturally down into your heels.