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Tip/Quote of the Day # 231
"Riding is simple - it's just not easy." ~ Jimmy Wofford What does this mean to you?
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 230
"If a horse becomes more beautiful in the course of his work, it is a sign that the training principles are correct." ~ Colonel Podhajsky
~Shannon's Corner~
Shannon's Blog Post # 10: So how often do we see rules for dating a riders? I've decided to add my own:
1. Find a hobby you enjoy.... A lot. As riders we spend a lot of time doing what we love. You should probably take the time to find something to occupy this time to avoid sounding silly when you say something like "are you ever coming home??" 2.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 229
"Dressage is the art of putting one crooked body on top of another crooked body and making them both straight." ~ Richard Weis
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 228
When you hurry a horse, you usually just get to the wrong place faster.
Lesley's Corner
Improving the Trot
In Dressage, it's often said the trot is the easiest gait to improve. Only through correct training and judicious use of exercises will you bring out the best trot your horse is capable of. Inside this article you will learn about lots of specific exercises to work on!
Questions
Question # 176: What can I do to keep my TB from leaning on the bit when we are on a long canter? (Brooke)
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 227
From Facebook fan Annette Gaynes ~ "Scott Peterson gave me advice of thinking of myself as a chimney and letting my horse's tension pass through my body and out instead of holding it in so it could build."
~Kirsten's Corner~
Kirsten's Blog Post # 1
Do you ride a Girafferator?Does your horse have the bending and suppleness of a refrigerator? Is his or her favorite head set reminiscent of that of a giraffe? I'm here to tell you, I understand! Beast Mare! STOP IT! PLEASE?! PUT YOUR DANG HEAD DOWN! Spring 2013
Lesley's Corner
How Centrifugal Force Affects Your Riding
Centrifugal Force will have a definite effect on horse and rider through every circle and turn they make. It may be hardly noticeable on a 10 meter circle in Dressage, yet painfully obvious when galloping through a turn on cross country. You must always be aware of it and plan to counter act it!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 226
"The horse’s response cannot be to say to his rider, 'You blinked. I can’t jump when you blink. I can’t work under these conditions!' Oh, no. The fact that you needed three-sixteenths of an ounce more pressure with your reins or that your
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 225
You can give the rein without throwing away the contact. As with most things in riding, giving the rein should be subtle.