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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4361
You should always be at least a touch behind the horse's motion when jumping at a high rate of speed.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4360
The difference between good riding and bad riding is that good riding is difficult to see.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4359
Confidence is something you need to build for yourself. It is something you have to actively pursue and proactively work to maintain.
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An Exercise to Improve Your Cross Country (For Riders at Every Level !)
No matter what level you are riding at, one skill you need for safe, balanced cross country jumping is the ability to keep a balanced gallop on undulating terrain. Here is an exercise to show you how well you are able to achieve this, and improve your ability to keep your horse balanced on course!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4358
When you ride powerfully "forward to the base" of your jumps you allow your horse to jump in such a way that is actually the easiest and most natural for him. Powerful, but not necessarily fast. This is about impulsion, not speed. Building the horse's power
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4357
Cross training is SO good for horses. Horses will likely enjoy their job even more after a "change of scenery", or by trying something new. Much as we often do our jobs with a better attitude after doing something different for a while and then going back to
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4356
"Believe in classical dressage, particularly if you have a horse who is a tough subject. Eventually, it will pay off and you will have a happy, healthy, sound horse who wants to do the work."
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How Your Driving Habits Relate to Your Riding Habits
Have you ever wondered how your driving habits might be affecting your riding? Since we must sit in a centered and balanced way with equal awareness over both sides of our body, look into every situation that might develop wrong "muscle memory." Practice these things to improve your position!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4355
Keep the horse's back up into the halt by riding each step from behind into your hand.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4354
When you first begin to work on movements like shoulder in and haunches in, always start out with minimal angle and focus more on the quality of the bend.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4353
"Sit on your bum. If you do that you’re part of the movement. If you squeeze with your thighs you can’t sit. Stay soft in your hips, draw yourself into the saddle and keep the calf just against his rib cage." ~ Bettina Hoy
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4352
If you are nervous right before you enter the show ring, take a moment to talk to and pet your horse. And make it genuine, no matter how your warm up went! It will relax both of you, and help you to focus.