Tip/Quote of the Day # 2507
If you ask for too much angle in any lateral movement (more than your horse can handle at that moment,) you risk impeding the balance and fluency of the movement, which should be your top priorities.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4584
If you are hoping to improve the scores on your medium and extended gaits, improve your collected gaits.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4583
From Facebook fan Dorothy Smith ~ "In riding, as In a dance, one leads, one follows, but both must love to dance for it to become art."
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4582
Give your older horses even more time to fully warm up before any challenging or strenuous work.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4581
"Sit on your bum. If you do that you’re part of the movement. If you squeeze with your thighs you can’t sit. Stay soft in your hips, draw yourself into the saddle and keep the calf just against his rib cage." ~ Bettina Hoy