Tip/Quote of the Day # 4443
It is quite common for riders to accidentally teach their horses undesirable behavior by releasing the pressure of an aid at the wrong time. Be mindful of only reinforcing behavior that you actually want.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4530
A very common mistake riders make when performing the movements haunches in, half pass, or turn on the haunches is sitting too much towards the outside of the movement. To prevent this, think about stepping into the inside stirrup at the beginning of each of these movements, and again every
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4529
Every galloping fence is an opportunity to awaken your horse's initiative, and show him how FUN it is to run and jump! And it should be used as such.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4528
There is no better, more effective, and longer lasting source of "bodywork" available to our horses than good, correct flatwork!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4527
"Riding is, therefore, an ongoing, never-ending, challenging process. That aspect makes riding so intelligent and significant an effort. One merely strives, never arrives." ~ Charles de Kunffy