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Tip/Quote of the Day # 272
To steady your horse between jumps, many times it is sufficient to square your shoulders and stretch up your body in a poised way... opening up kind of like a sail on a sail boat.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 271
"Frankly, everyone from intermediate on can and should learn to jump with a following hand. The crest release may be fine for the beginner, but it is a very limited technique for anyone who aspires to ride really well." ~ William Steinkraus
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 270
Under developed muscles need building slowly.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 269
The more the rider listens to the horse, the more the horse will usually listen to the rider.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 268
A common cause of knockdowns in the show jumping is the rider being too "handsy" in front of jumps. The more you fuss with the bit in the last few strides, the more you take your horse's focus off of the jump. Try to keep your
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 267
When your horse backs off or gets a little weak over a fence, you must have an immediate reaction. Send him sharply forward on the landing, to help him think more forward at the next fence. To do nothing makes your horse feel like he has a passenger on his
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 266
Walk is the "explaining" pace, so whenever possible ride every exercise in the walk first, until your horse thoroughly understands.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 265
"To get a good flying change, one has to perfect the original canter above all" ~ Nuno Oliveira
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 264
When approaching a plain drop jump with no log (or other defining factor) on top, it is usually wise to trot the last few steps before takeoff, as well as allowing him to look by softening the reins. Cantering off of a plain step makes it more likely for the
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 263
As my horse's leader, it is my job to always try to be aware that I am the leader, and act accordingly.
Lesley's Corner
A Quick and Easy Rider Hand Position Self Check
Here's a quick & easy little "self check" that you can incorporate into your riding on a daily basis, to monitor your hand position! Your horse will thank you!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 262
"A good rider rides from transition to transition, a great rider rides from half-halt to half-halt !" ~ Robert Dover