Tip/Quote of the Day # 4257
When you have a problem in your jumping, 9 times out of 10 what you really have is a problem with the quality of your canter.
When you have a problem in your jumping, 9 times out of 10 what you really have is a problem with the quality of your canter.
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.
To successfully maintain the elusive forward feeling hands, imagine that you are pushing a shopping cart as you ride forward into the bit.
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.