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# Tip/Quote of the Day # 2374
- URL: https://www.myvirtualeventingcoach.com/eventing-tip-quote-2374/
- Published: 2019-12-30T03:47:00.000Z
- Updated: 2019-12-30T03:47:40.000Z
- Author: Administrator
- Tags: Get your FREE daily tip here!, #Import 2026-01-20 00:55

Many riders think too much about *stopping* in downward transitions... meaning they won't be truly riding forward. This will likely cause the horse to brace against the hand, and/or to lose the activity of the hind legs. Instead, try thinking of changing gears without losing any of the energy and activity in the hind legs.