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Tip/Quote of the Day # 325
Something to say to yourself often when riding - "Strong seat and core, and soft elbows"
Questions
Question # 200: Is a Nathe bit legal for dressage in eventing? Also, would a plain mullen mouth eggbutt by the most similar to the nathe for the horse? Thinking I might want something a bit more … sturdy for show jumping and cross country...
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 324
Lots of little demands... ie riding a little forward and a little back, will not only keep your horse sharp to those aids, but will help to keep his attention on you.
Educational Discussions
Discussion # 93: What do you think are the most important traits a rider can have, that contribute to success in working with horses?
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 323
Counter bend is a great tool when your horse tries to bulge against your outside aids. And following that up with a change of direction backs that aid up even further, and will make your horse have more respect for it.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 322
You don't get a supple horse by trotting round and round the arena - so don't stay in the same pace or movement for too long. Lots of turns, circles, and transitions will be the most beneficial.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 321
"It is not our horses job to understand our language, it is our job to understand theirs" ~ Reiner Klimke
Questions
Question # 199: I have a young horse (5 year old ISH) with a trainer. He's really wonderful, but very ADD, herd-bound, pretty spooky, and somewhat insecure. In essence, he's just like me...
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 320
The horse should always set the pace of the progression of both training and competing. Pushing too hard, too soon will usually result in having to go back and start over.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 319
If you want to be able to soften the reins without your horse speeding up, make sure you think about relaxing all driving aids (seat and leg) when you give the rein.
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