Tip/Quote of the Day # 2982
The horse shows improved self carriage with more expression and cadence in his gaits, not as a result of the rider doing more, but by the horse doing more and the rider doing less and less.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4633
The fastest cross-country horses are not necessarily the fastest horses in general, but the ones that are the easiest to set up for the jumps. So work on your horse's adjustability.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4632
Every well ridden corner is a suppling exercise, and should be recognized as such.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4631
A tip for all of the instructors out there... When a student has a lightbulb moment during a riding lesson, ask them to explain it you in their own words. This way it becomes even more cemented in their own mind, and you can more easily help them find it
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4630
Always think about the depth of the water when deciding how fast to approach and negotiate a water obstacle. Riding too fast in deep water can easily cause the horse to lose his balance or even fall.