Tip/Quote of the Day # 2922
When a horse collects, his shoulders will come up naturally. Don’t try to lift them in front!
When a horse collects, his shoulders will come up naturally. Don’t try to lift them in front!
To keep your horse straight in the canter, always be thinking of a slight shoulder fore positioning.
The inside rein is like the directional in your car. You use it to indicate the direction that you plan to go, but not to actually turn your car.
"You need to have a good seat to be able to use a spur correctly. You should not use them unless your horse is in front of your leg. They are not to be used to get your horse forward." ~ Hazel Roberts
Make sure you finish every training session on a good note, so that you always put the horse away happy. That will set the stage for a more positive attitude for your next ride.