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Tip/Quote of the Day # 92
If you are struggling to achieve something, it can often be helpful to act "as if" you already have the qualities you desire.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 91
If the horse doesn't want to be straight in his body, you can best improve him by exaggerating the opposite of whatever tendency he has. If he likes to over bend his neck to the left and carry his haunches to the left - regularly ask for flexion and
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 90
A correct inside bend in the body is truly evident only when there is a soft, almost loose inside rein.
Questions
Question # 146: Several of my students are struggling right now with keeping a consistent contact and soft elbows. Do you have any advice and/or exercises to help them (this is definitely something I can improve too!)? Thanks! (Kayla)
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 89
Always straighten a horse by bringing the shoulders over into alignment, rather than by attempting to move the haunches.
Educational Discussions
Rule Quiz # 19: In what way is it illegal to use the whip on cross country?Â
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 88
The opening rein acts like a vacuum, moving the horse's shoulders easily as desired, especially when supported by the opposite leg and rein.
~Shannon's Corner~
Shannon's Blog Post # 6
The Trials and Tribulations of bringing along talented horses (The Black Horse Chronicle) I am fortunate to work with a variety of horses each year, generally ranging from unbroke 3 year olds to well brought along horses with their particular quirks well installed. With the huge jump in the popularity
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 87
"If we riders do not have absolute control over every part of our body, how can we hope to be able to communicate our wishes to the horse?" ~ Kottas
Lesley's Corner
Basic Suppling Exercise # 2
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 86
Practicing transitions on a circle allows you to utilize the bend and increased engagement from the circle to improve the connection in your transitions.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 85
Counting each stride out loud or in your head can help you to maintain a rhythm and an even stride when jumping, and is a great trick to keep the troublesome part of your brain quiet as you negotiate fences.