Tip/Quote of the Day # 1997
Remember that what you do habitually will feel normal to you, whether it is right or wrong. This is why riders at all levels need good eyes on the ground.
Remember that what you do habitually will feel normal to you, whether it is right or wrong. This is why riders at all levels need good eyes on the ground.
"If a horse won't stretch at the beginning of session, work on a contact sooner then stretch when he is ready." ~ Carl Hester
Too much inside rein is a common cause of horses missing their lead changes behind.
When the rider uses too much hand, the horse's hind legs have no place to go, so they cannot stride normally.
If you ride a nicely flowing forward free walk on loose reins long enough, horses very often begin to seek the contact on their own.