Lesley's Corner
Get your FREE daily tip here!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 403
The more leg you regularly keep on your horse, the less they will feel your aid when you try to apply it.
Get your FREE daily tip here!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 402
Walk is the "explaining" pace, so whenever possible ride every exercise in the walk first.
Educational Discussions
Discussion # 96: Let's discuss a rider's mental focus in this sport!
Get your FREE daily tip here!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 401
To lengthen your horse's frame, imagine that you are pushing the horse's head and neck away from you with your hands, while riding forward into that connection.
~Jocelyn's Corner~
Jocelyn's Blog Post # 3: What Do You Do When the Problem is You?
Last week, the two trainers I ride with gave me similar lectures on two consecutive days. The first told me I need to get out of my head and stay there, that my ability was held back by my intensity and anxiety. The second said that my academic mind focused
Get your FREE daily tip here!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 400
If you start to lose any quality in a lateral movement while schooling, it is often best to come out of it. Don't practice doing it wrong! Make a small circle to re-establish bend and a good connection on the outside rein, and begin the movement again.
Get your FREE daily tip here!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 399
After each use of your legs, you need to think about opening them up a bit and letting them drop down. This will keep you on your seat bones correctly.
Get your FREE daily tip here!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 398
The rider that helps the horse to carry himself in the best balance in the canter is poised and still in the upper body, while remaining supple and following in their hips and elbows.
Get your FREE daily tip here!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 397
From member Pamela Robins ~ "As my horse's leader, it is my job to always try to be aware that I am the leader."
Lesley's Corner
How to Keep Your Horses SOUND!
Get your FREE daily tip here!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 396
Remember to ask questions when you don't fully understand something - both in lessons, and on this site.... You will get much more out of the time/money spent in lessons, and in utilizing this site!