Tip/Quote of the Day # 3203
When a horse collects, his shoulders will come up naturally as he engages and lowers his croup. Do NOT attempt to artificially raise the front end. That would be front to back riding, which is incorrect.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4672
"The better the rider’s balance in the saddle, the better the communication. There are two things the rider must be – balanced, and supple. The less good the rider’s seat, then the more often the rider is in the saddlery shop buying new saddles, new stirrups. The rider
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4671
"Through the energy of impulsion mobilized from within himself, the horse is now prepared, in his physique and emotional attentiveness, to respond instantly to the slightest indications to change his tempo, posture, direction or gait." ~ Waldemar Seunig
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4670
Always perform the halt and salute in your Dressage test with aplomb. It shows the judge that you have confidence, and it makes for great show photos!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4669
Moving the bit in the horse's mouth to keep him from bracing against it is preventing the symptom without addressing the underlying cause.