Tip/Quote of the Day # 3083
Think of that girth tight against your horse's side… after a while he tunes that out and barely notices it. The same will happen with your legs if they are always tightly clamped on his sides.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4619
From Facebook fan Gabby Ballin: "Some rides are going to be perfect. Some rides are going to have you wondering why you don't quit riding. When that happens, take a deep breath and go back to something you know you and your horse can do easily."
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4618
"If a horse won't stretch at the beginning of session, work on a contact sooner then stretch when he is ready." ~ Carl Hester
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4617
Too much inside rein is a common cause of horses missing their lead changes behind.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4616
When the rider uses too much hand, the horse's hind legs have no place to go, so they cannot stride normally.