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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4585
"You can see suppleness by observing how the rider can sit on the horse and not on top of the horse." ~ Susanne Miesner
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4584
If you are hoping to improve the scores on your medium and extended gaits, improve your collected gaits.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4583
From Facebook fan Dorothy Smith ~ "In riding, as In a dance, one leads, one follows, but both must love to dance for it to become art."
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4582
Give your older horses even more time to fully warm up before any challenging or strenuous work.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4581
"Sit on your bum. If you do that you’re part of the movement. If you squeeze with your thighs you can’t sit. Stay soft in your hips, draw yourself into the saddle and keep the calf just against his rib cage." ~ Bettina Hoy
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4580
In addition to the suppling benefits provided, basic lateral work helps the horse to understand that the rider's leg creates engagement of the hind legs, rather than merely speed.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4579
It is perfectly normal to feel nervous at times, but you DO have the ability to control and redirect your thoughts. Like anything else, it is a skill that you have to work at.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4578
Always keep in mind which fences are "towards home" and which are "away from home" when walking your courses. Especially with the in gate in the show jumping arena. But even on cross country the difference can be felt in some horses, especially when they have
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4577
“The more horses you ride, the better your horsemanship.” Michael Jung
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4576
Talking to your horse while on course helps to keep you breathing!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4575
“Suppleness is the result of riding in the correct position for years." ~ Richard Watjen
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4574
Leg and rein aids work a whole lot better with the support of the rider’s engaged seat.