Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2799
If you don't give your horse something to do, he might give YOU something to do. Always have a plan for each ride, and keep your horse's mind engaged with YOUR plan.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2798
"If you've given something a fair trial, and it still doesn't work, try something else—even the opposite." ~ Bill Steinkraus
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2797
If you want a good medium or extended gait, you must first have a good collected gait.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2796
From Facebook fan Karen Wolstenholme ~ "A previous employer used to scatter about 20 poles randomly in a 20 by 40 arena when we were backing and working young horses. His reasoning was that they were too busy looking where they put their feet to think about trying to throw
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2795
Think of every aid that you give your horse with your hand or leg as if it were a verbal command. Are you yelling all of the time??
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2794
"Always carry a stick, then you will seldom need it." ~ Bill Steinkraus
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2793
"I enjoy criticism as in constructive criticism, and I suppose because I am very open to that, I have been able to move on as the sport has changed." ~ Mary King
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2792
"Sit in the middle of the saddle after you’ve made sure your stirrups are even and let your shoulders and eyes follow the direction you’re going." ~ Debbie Mcdonald
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2791
Make sure you finish every training session on a good note, so that you always put the horse away happy. That will set the stage for a more positive attitude for your next ride.
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2790
"When a young horse is only ridden in one way, he does not develop balanced musculature. In this case, too much is demanded of some muscle groups, which damages the still-growing body. With a versatile basic training plan that includes riding out in the open, work with cavalletti and
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2789
"I start by stretching the horse and trying to make him relaxed and supple. It’s a bit like gymnastics with a horse, dressage is. You wouldn’t expect a gymnastics person to just go and start their workout; they do a nice stretch in the warm-up first."
Tip/Quote of the Day!
Tip/Quote of the Day # 2788
"The horse’s confidence is of the utmost importance, and you want to do everything you can to avoid shaking that, no matter what the situation." ~ Mary King