Tip/Quote of the Day # 3550
Since Eventers are very often adrenaline addicts, the more nervous you feel before you start off on cross country, the bigger the rush afterwards!
Since Eventers are very often adrenaline addicts, the more nervous you feel before you start off on cross country, the bigger the rush afterwards!
You should feel like you have to ask your horse to stop, rather than simply "letting" him stop. If he stops when you let him, he is behind your leg.
To successfully maintain the elusive forward feeling hands, imagine that you are pushing a shopping cart as you ride forward into the bit.
Horses speak through their actions. Try to listen to what they are telling you.
Spend time on the basics, such as straightness and suppleness, and the more difficult movements will fall into place naturally.