Tip/Quote of the Day # 1903
"The forehand is not to be raised by the rider's hands ! This mania of trying to ride a horse with a 'Grand-prix neck', a horse who moves with Training level hindquarters, is abominable." ~ Charles de Kunffy
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4606
Horses speak through their actions. Try to listen to what they are telling you.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4605
Spend time on the basics, such as straightness and suppleness, and the more difficult movements will fall into place naturally.
Interval Training For Conditioning the Event Horse
In the sport of Eventing, ensuring that our horses are truly fit for our level of competition is one of the best ways to prevent unnecessary injuries.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4604
For a good rein connection, the wrist should be part of the straight line that extends down the rider's arm. So the knuckles should point towards the bit as well as the rider's arm. Only if it follows that line exactly can the connection be true.