Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3825
"Stay dedicated to the quality of the basic gaits—the suppleness and balance of the walk, trot and canter. Then as you cultivate the movements, those gaits improve." ~ Volker Brommann
Lesley Stevenson
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3824
Always keep in mind that you do not necessarily need to slow down to rebalance your horse between fences when jumping. A horse can be balanced at just about any speed.You can also change the shape of the canter stride without changing the speed. And most importantly, the rhythm.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3823
It is very important to treat each horse... and each situation, individually. When problems arise, sometimes the best answer is time, patience, and encouragement. While at other times, strong corrections might be in order. A big part of success in interacting with horses is being able to read each situation
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3822
Riders are often incorrectly told to lean back and against the reins when their horses get strong. Not only will this not work, but it will usually make the horse even heavier in their hands.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3821
"Necks that are pulled in stop the muscles of the back developing and interfere with the natural paces." ~ Reiner Klimke
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3820
Each corner in the Dressage ring is an opportunity to increase your horse’s hind leg engagement.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3819
A great instructor is always thinking and learning about new ideas and concepts, and is always looking for new ways to impart those ideas to their students. The minute one stops learning, one stops growing... and can become stagnant.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3818
To help keep your horse feeling uphill when spiraling in on a circle, imagine that you are going up a spiral staircase. With each stride inward on the spiral, grow taller and think about going up an imaginary step.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3817
Pay attention to where your whip is pointing when you ride, as that is a good indicator of your hand position.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3816
"Horses have taught us that progress in learning takes place in an environment of contentment. Fear and tension block success. Boundaries must exist, be clear, and be consistent. Within those boundaries our horses are encouraged to express themselves." ~ Steuart Pittman
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 3815
"Most riders know the required movements, but not the directives, and that is what we judges pay attention to. We look to see how the horse is ridden in these required exercises. Is the horse ridden to the contact? Does he maintain rhythm and regularity in all gaits? Does
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3814
Any rounding of the rider's shoulders is a weakness, and immediately disconnects their arms from their back and seat in terms of the rein connection.