Tip/Quote of the Day # 2904
The more often you are able to give the reins (even if only in a subtle way), the more relaxed your horse will likely be.
The more often you are able to give the reins (even if only in a subtle way), the more relaxed your horse will likely be.
"Suppleness means that the muscles contract and de-contract, and this has to go through the entire horse, it cannot be blocked in the middle of the back, and it also has to go through the rider." ~ Susanne Miesner
"The less we do on cross country, the easier we are on our horses. Learn how to be more still. Don't touch their mouth unless you need to. Plan your turns." ~ William fox Pitt
Impress your Dressage judges by showing a clear difference between riding a corner and part of a circle.
"The rider's seat is a 'transformer' whose role is to modify the energy emitting from the horse's haunches." ~ Charles de Kunffy