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Tip/Quote of the Day # 77
On straight lines, the principle of inside leg to outside rein still applies - particularly in canter, to keep the horse truly straight.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 76
The canter is often the most valuable warm up gait, as it can be more effective than the the trot in loosening the horse up and encouraging him to move fully through the back.
The Fringe Eventer!
The Fringe Eventer Blog Post # 7
PRE SEASON TRAINING CAMP Well, here we sit 6 days out from our official debut into the eventing world and I find myself praying that our pre season is not a portend of things to come. Riding between thunder boomers has become the norm here in rainy Florida. If it
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 75
Focus on the horse's hind legs in upward transitions. Look for the feeling that your horse begins to step into the new gait with their hind feet first.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 74
Always keep bend in your knees and elbows. If either become straight at any time, that limb will become rigid, and unable to follow the horses movement.
Lesley's Corner
The Rein Back
The rein back is such a valuable exercise... It reinforces the rider's restraining aids as necessary, and engages the horse's hind legs - increasing the "sit" behind. Like any exercise, however, it must be done correctly to be beneficial. Learn how to do it here!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 73
When seated, you must be sitting in the lowest part of the saddle. It is common for riders to mistakenly sit too far back in the saddle, where the seat of the saddle is rising towards the back - especially when riding in Dressage saddles. This renders your seat ineffective, and
Educational Discussions
Discussion # 75: Lets discuss the front leg conformation on these three horses!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 72
It is a good idea to alternate harder days and easier days in your training schedule. That way you give the horse a chance to physically recover from each day of hard work, and lessen the chances of injury.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 71
While a thicker mouthpiece is generally considered to be more gentle than a thinner bit, the horse with a small mouth or a low palate often prefers a thinner bit.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 70
Only the horse with a supple, relaxed back can have true impulsion.
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