Tip/Quote of the Day # 3462
Carrying your hands with your thumbs on top when riding keeps your hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders in a "neutral" position, which allows your joints to move most freely to enable an elastic rein connection.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4654
Check for self carriage often throughout your work. Each time you do, you will get clear and accurate feedback as to whether or not your horse is carrying himself properly.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4653
"Remember, the conversation between you and your horse must never be dull or inert. It should be, 'Ask, receive, give. Ask, receive, give.' Ask with your body and legs; receive through your body into your hands; give primarily with the hands, but also with your body and
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4652
Remember that whatever you are used to usually feels right to you. You will often have to step out of your comfort zone if you wish to improve.
Interval Training For Conditioning the Event Horse
In the sport of Eventing, ensuring that our horses are truly fit for our level of competition is one of the best ways to prevent unnecessary injuries.