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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2859
You can SEE suppleness in the moving horse, by observing how easily the rider can sit into the horse's movement.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2858
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 # 2857
Even the stiffest horse can reach around and bite at a fly on its rump. The neck is already one of the most supple areas of the horse's body, and does not need any further suppling. Horses are also naturally supple in the poll and jaw. What we
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2856
Always keep in mind which fences are "towards home" and which are "away from home" when walking your courses. Especially in regards to the in gate in the show jumping arena. But even on cross country the difference can be felt in some horses, especially when
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2855
If you attempt to shorten the reins before your horse is honestly thinking forward, he is likely to become even more stuck and behind your leg. Always get your horse thinking forward first!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2854
Many horses are quite responsive to their rider’s gentle voice. Don’t forget to take advantage of this when your horse is tense or distracted.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2853
"Fifteen minutes of excellent work is better than an hour and a half of wandering aimlessly around." ~ Col. Bengt Ljundquist
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2852
"In the end it's very important to have a good partnership with the horse. That you know the horse and the horse knows the rider and you trust each other." ~ Michael Jung
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2851
Leg and rein aids work a whole lot better with the support of the rider’s engaged seat.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2850
Your mind controls your body. So the stronger you can train yourself to be in the mind, the better you will ride.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2849
"First thing I look at when I buy a horse is paces rather than breeding. Beautiful parents don’t always produce beautiful children. I’m not looking for the flashiest paces, but also the trainablility and rideability. How are you going to keep a big, flamboyant mover sound into
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2848
Allow with the reins when approaching a drop into water. Holding too much in the last strides can cause the horse to not use his body fully over the fence into the water - which can cause a stumble or fall on landing in the water.