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Tip/Quote of the Day # 204
From Facebook fan David Wilson ~ "Communicate more effectively - not necessarily more vigorously."
The Nervous Novice
The Nervous Novice Blog Post # 2
The Nervous Novice Solves Beginner Riders' Greatest Dilemmas... #2 – Going With the Flow Dear Nervous Novice, I’ve been riding for close to two years, usually twice a week, one lesson and one practice ride by myself. I’m still fighting falling forward or back, mainly at the posting
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 203
Always try to think ahead and set yourself up for success. Prevention is better than correction.
Questions
Question # 169: I really need help with my leg position! My issue is that my leg swings too far back in jumping, 2 point, and some transitions. I also lift my heel often.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 202
Sometimes do your flatwork in your jumping length stirrups, and mostly up off of your horse's back. It is harder to be as effective on the flat this way, but as with most things, you will only get better at it by working on it.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 201
"If horse isn't even in both reins don't keep pulling the heavy one - work to put the weight in the empty rein" ~ Carl Hester This is so counter intuitive for most riders, but it is the key to success!
Questions
Question # 168: My horse has really bad feet. They are always cracking and chipping, and he is always throwing a shoe. I have him on a Biotin supplement, but that doesn't seem to be doing much. What would you suggest? (Cari)
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 200
If you figured everything out today, then what would would you do tomorrow? Enjoy your process of being a "work in progress"!
Blog
Guest Blog Post # 35: "The Event Horse's Instructional Video: How to whip your rider into shape!" by Helen Brew
The Event Horse's Instructional Video: How to whip your rider into shape! There is no more glorious feeling (apart from rolling in the mud) than galloping through the finish flags at the end of a clear cross country round. Your coat is shining with sweat, your ears are
Lesley's Corner
Basic Suppling Exercise # 3
This is a great exercise to promote lateral suppleness, engagement, and to help to dissipate any tension in the horse. It can be done in any gait, but is particularly useful in the canter.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 199
Use the corner after the jump to get your horse back to you if necessary. Use the corner on the turn into the next jump to elevate the horse's front end.