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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4514

Lesley Stevenson

18 Jan 2026
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For the horse, the learning happens on the release of the aid. That means if you don't release the aid, the horse will not learn.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4618

"If a horse won't stretch at the beginning of session, work on a contact sooner then stretch when he is ready." ~ Carl Hester

Tip/Quote of the Day # 4617

Too much inside rein is a common cause of horses missing their lead changes behind.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 4616

When the rider uses too much hand, the horse's hind legs have no place to go, so they cannot stride normally.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 4615

If you ride a nicely flowing forward free walk on loose reins long enough, horses very often begin to seek the contact on their own.

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