Tip/Quote of the Day # 4133
When a horse is equally laterally supple in both directions, it will be evident in the ease of which you are able to perform changes of bend and direction.
When a horse is equally laterally supple in both directions, it will be evident in the ease of which you are able to perform changes of bend and direction.
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.
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.
For a good rein connection, the wrist should be part of the straight line that extends down the rider's arm. So the knuckles should point towards the bit as well as the rider's arm. Only if it follows that line exactly can the connection be true.