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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4404

The use of "half steps" in your training can be very beneficial, as it can help the horse to understand the idea of engagement without increasing speed.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 4403

Energy ultimately begins in the horse's mind, not his hindquarters. Make sure you have your horse's mind engaged.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4402

"Not all of us are lucky enough in our lifetime to have great horses. When you do get one, it's just the best feeling in the world." ~ Carl Hester

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4401

A calm yet mobile mouth means that the horse is light in the hand, and relaxed through the jaw and neck, which allows for easy swallowing.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4400

Dressage is the very best physical therapy that you can do with a horse. But ONLY if it is done 100% correctly!

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4399

When you are able to give a little on the inside rein as your horse is picking up the canter, you give your horse the best chance to make a soft, smooth canter transition.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4398

You will find that you become most productive when you have a specific goal for each training session. Be flexible, of course. But know exactly what you plan to work on for every ride. Aimless riding is simply exercise.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4397

For those of you who know you ride in stirrups that are too long over fences (which is quite common), spend some time practicing with your stirrups 3 or 4 holes shorter. Then when you put them down a few holes (leaving them a few holes shorter than your initial

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4396

The horse's loin area (behind the saddle) is loosened and suppled with each good lateral step behind. Just one reason of many why lateral steps are a very important part of training horses.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4395

Make sure your inside leg is quietly on the horse before you begin a turn. Even though your outside aids actually turn your horse, your inside leg is the post that he needs to bend around. Many riders are caught out with their inside leg completely off, and only put

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4394

The rider that helps the horse to carry himself in the best balance in the canter is poised and still in the upper body, while remaining supple and following in their hips and elbows.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4393

Collapse in a heap at the end of your transition, and you train your horse to do so as well.

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