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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4254
When you are looking down you will have even more of a tendency to ride from your hands. Looking up will help to remind you to ride from your seat.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4253
It can be a clever time to work on the beginning of a piaffe, or "half steps", when you are out hacking and your horse gets a bit excited and "prancy." Take advantage of the moment, to ask them (and allow them) to do what they
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4252
Always strive to keep the feeling that two thirds of the horse is in front of you. This means staying behind your horse's shoulders, and allowing the horse to have as long of a neck as possible. This allows the rider to have a greater amount of security,
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How to Train for Self Carriage at the Gallop
Training for self carriage at the gallop is vital for safety and soundness. Without it, horses become heavy on the forehand, lose responsiveness, and risk injury or falls. Learn how to achieve true harmony and better balance on cross country here!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4251
Horses that tend to rush or hurry often do best when ridden at a slower than ideal pace until they are rhythmical and relaxed, and are no longer trying to hurry.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4250
If your horse struggles to maintain a consistent rhythm, think of using your breathing to help him stay regular. This is one reason why counting is so useful, as when you count, you will breathe in that rhythm.
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Does Your Horse Fall In When Lunging?
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4249
Riders who do not stretch their horses are missing out on the full body suppling and gymnasticizing effects that a real stretch over the back will provide.
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A Simple Exercise to Help You to Relax and Reset the Position of Your Shoulders When Riding
Horses mirror their rider’s posture. Tension & slumped shoulders create muscle imbalances, causing you to grip & overuse reins. Forcing "shoulders back" rarely works because tension remains. Here is a quick & simple fix to find relaxed, square shoulders & help your horse carry himself in balance.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4248
"With excellent timing of your release of the aid, you can train prompt response to incredibly subtle aids, all while improving understanding and relaxation." ~ Alexis Soutter
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4247
Overbending the neck is especially problematic in lateral work, as it causes the horse to displace their weight to the outside.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4246
"A lot of riders think that will make their jumping better by jumping as many jumps as possible. They will go and get a jumping lesson, as opposed to a dressage lesson or doing some physical exercises to teach them body awareness skills, and probably the last would help