Tip/Quote of the Day # 3814
Any rounding of the rider's shoulders is a weakness, and immediately disconnects their arms from their back and seat in terms of the rein connection.
Any rounding of the rider's shoulders is a weakness, and immediately disconnects their arms from their back and seat in terms of the rein connection.
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.
Horses become incapable of learning when they go past a certain level of fear, anxiety, or stress. This means that if you keep hammering away at the horse, trying to teach them something when they are currently overwhelmed with stress, it will not work.
For the horse, the learning happens on the release of the aid. That means if you don't release the aid, the horse will not learn.
"Don't take the tempo down without revving the engine." ~ Chris Bartle