Tip/Quote of the Day # 2819
"Once you've used an aid, put it back." ~ Bill Steinkraus
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4658
"Incorrect training is as if you buttoned a sweater wrong. In order to fix it you must unbutton it and start over again." ~ Reiner Klimke You cannot just add another layer over the top and expect it to be right!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4657
Horses speak through actions. Try to listen to what they are telling you.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4656
"At the beginning, the horse should have a long neck, and be really going into the bit, and that I am able to always have steady contact with a willingness of the horse to go forward. They are a little down at the beginning when I do my warm
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4655
Soften the reins too much at the beginning of a lengthening, and you may find that you lose your stored energy. Which will likely cause your horse to quicken his stride rather than giving you a true lengthening. Aim to maintain your connection as you ask your horse to push