Tip/Quote of the Day # 3705
If you don't give your horse something to do, they might give YOU something to do. Always have a plan for each ride, and keep your horse's mind engaged with YOUR plan.
If you don't give your horse something to do, they might give YOU something to do. Always have a plan for each ride, and keep your horse's mind engaged with YOUR plan.
To keep your horse straight in the canter, always be thinking of a slight shoulder fore positioning.
The inside rein is like the directional in your car. You use it to indicate the direction that you plan to go, but not to actually turn your car.
"You need to have a good seat to be able to use a spur correctly. You should not use them unless your horse is in front of your leg. They are not to be used to get your horse forward." ~ Hazel Roberts
Make sure you finish every training session on a good note, so that you always put the horse away happy. That will set the stage for a more positive attitude for your next ride.