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# Tip/Quote of the Day # 4171
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- Published: 2025-01-04T06:49:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-01-04T06:49:46.000Z
- Author: Lesley Stevenson
- Tags: Get your FREE daily tip here!, #Import 2026-02-10 03:43

When teaching, I am always on the lookout for signs that the horse might need a short stretching break. Sometimes it is something as subtle as a more anxious look in the horse's eyes. And sometimes it is more obvious, like the horse starts to become a little more fussy about the contact, or starts to get a little lower in front and/or heavy in his rider's hands. It is wise to give your horse a short stretch at whatever gait you are working in, exactly when your horse needs it. This keeps his body more comfortable, keeps him enjoying his work, and most importantly - builds the amount of trust that he has for his rider, and the idea of training in general.