Tip/Quote of the Day # 3566
When riding, always be true and present in the moment. You need to react to what is actually happening underneath you, rather than you what you are expecting to happen.
When riding, always be true and present in the moment. You need to react to what is actually happening underneath you, rather than you what you are expecting to happen.
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.