Tip/Quote of the Day # 2934
Always keep in mind that truly good Dressage produces a horse that is a happy athlete. If the horse does not look happy in his work, that work is probably not correct.
Always keep in mind that truly good Dressage produces a horse that is a happy athlete. If the horse does not look happy in his work, that work is probably not correct.
You have to have the ability to ride in "neutral", with no aids whatsoever, for your horse to be able to feel, recognize, and respond to your lightest of aids.
Allow with the reins when approaching a drop into water. Holding too much in the last strides can cause the horse to not use his body fully over the fence into the water - which can cause a stumble or fall on landing in the water.
"Effective aids are not exhausting to the rider and not souring to the horse." ~ Charles de Kunffy
The sign of a good rider is that their aids are so subtle and smooth that you can hardly see what they are doing.