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# Tip/Quote of the Day # 3675
- URL: https://www.myvirtualeventingcoach.com/eventing-tip-quote-3675-2/
- Published: 2023-08-01T17:54:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-08-01T17:54:19.000Z
- Author: Lesley Stevenson
- Tags: Get your FREE daily tip here!, #Import 2026-02-10 03:43

Just as the tail shows the state of the horse's back under saddle, the mouth shows the state of the horse's jaw. Don't stifle that feedback by clamping your horse's mouth tightly shut. Your noseband (and flash, if you use one) should always have at least room for one finger underneath to allow for swallowing and relaxation of the jaw.