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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4015
Horses that have a smooth and naturally balanced gallop stride often have longer careers in this sport. Keep that in mind when looking for an Eventing prospect.
Lesley Stevenson
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4014
In any lateral movement, keep your eyes pointed to the spot that you want your horse to go to.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4013
Riding lots of transitions back and forth between trot and canter is a good way to loosen up a horse that is tight or stiff in the loin area.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4012
"We all experience struggles, but your attitude is what makes you a winner, not the trophies or ribbons." ~ Mellisa Davis Warden
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4011
The use of "half steps" in your training can be very beneficial, as it can help the horse to understand the idea of engagement without increasing speed.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4010
Position your horse in a slight shoulder fore before every movement or transition, to help him engage his inside hind leg and really step through from behind.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4009
"There's no such thing as Dressage for Eventers and Dressage for Dressage riders. It's all just Dressage." ~ Carl Hester
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4008
"Many riders in the name of impulsion, put too much tension in their horses. Others in the name of lightness, have their horse 'abandoned' (without a sufficient connection). The truth of equitation is in between those two extremes." ~ Nuno Oliveira
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4007
The quality of the contact that the horse will give you is largely dictated by the amount of hind leg activity at that moment, and how much the energy from that activity is able to flow in an uninterrupted way through the horse's supple and permeable body into
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4006
Many horses are more brave and confident when truly on the aids, as they feel more truly connected with their riders.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4005
The old masters learned early on that riding accurate arena patterns is the key for improving a horse's balance and straightness. Always keep this in mind in your training.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4004
"Through the energy of impulsion mobilized from within himself, the horse is now prepared, in his physique and emotional attentiveness, to respond instantly to the slightest indications to change his tempo, posture, direction or gait." ~ Waldemar Seunig