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.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4618
"If a horse won't stretch at the beginning of session, work on a contact sooner then stretch when he is ready." ~ Carl Hester
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4617
Too much inside rein is a common cause of horses missing their lead changes behind.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4616
When the rider uses too much hand, the horse's hind legs have no place to go, so they cannot stride normally.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4615
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.