Tip/Quote of the Day # 3181
Be conscious of keeping your core engaged and your body stretched up tall as you soften the reins. Many riders mistakenly "let go" in their core and/or lean forward when softening the rein.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4559
Practicing transitions on a circle allows you to utilize the bend and increased engagement from the circle to improve the connection in your transitions.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4558
"In every sport, life goes in waves, up and down, keep rowing the boat and you’ll meet the next wave coming up, but don’t jump out of the boat!" ~ Chris Bartle
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4557
To make your seat stronger when seated in the saddle, think of using your core muscles in a downward fashion.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4556
Horses need to be honestly connected and on the aids before they can stretch properly over their entire topline. Without that connection from behind, the stretch will be the horse's neck only, which is far less productive than a real stretch over the back.