Tip/Quote of the Day # 2347
"This might sound too simple, but I am convinced that the most important factor in keeping the horse's will to work day by day is allowing him to live a life as close to nature as possible." ~ Uta Gräf
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4635
We want our horses to be confident to step up into our rein connection, yet not try to push through it.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4634
Think of riding your horse’s outside hind leg actively through the turns to your jumps, to keep that canter well engaged behind. The outside hind leg is the beginning of each canter stride. Engage that hind leg, and you will engage the entire hindquarters.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4633
The fastest cross-country horses are not necessarily the fastest horses in general, but the ones that are the easiest to set up for the jumps. So work on your horse's adjustability.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4632
Every well ridden corner is a suppling exercise, and should be recognized as such.