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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4251

Lesley Stevenson

28 Mar 2025
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Horses that tend to rush or hurry often do best when ridden at a slower than ideal pace until they are rhythmical and relaxed, and are no longer trying to hurry.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4608

You should feel like you have to ask your horse to stop, rather than simply "letting" him stop. If he stops when you let him, he is behind your leg.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 4607

To successfully maintain the elusive forward feeling hands, imagine that you are pushing a shopping cart as you ride forward into the bit.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 4606

Horses speak through their actions. Try to listen to what they are telling you.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 4605

Spend time on the basics, such as straightness and suppleness, and the more difficult movements will fall into place naturally.

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