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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2668

"Rhythm is the result of the horse being able to move under the rider in a way that is supple, loose, and without any tension or constraint." ~ Miguel Tavora

Tip/Quote of the Day # 2667

When your horse gets nervous or excited, use your breathing to encourage him to relax.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2666

"Is the rider able to ride all the movements with a long rein, long with contact, then as long as possible? It is possible to ride piaffe on a long rein when the rider rides 100% with a balanced body, and the horse is on his aids." ~ Christoph

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2665

"When training, riders should focus on the line, but sit quietly & allow the horse to use its own initiative to jump the fence." ~ Eric Smiley

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2664

If your horse doesn't want to be straight in his body, you can best improve him by exaggerating the opposite of whatever tendency he has. For example, if he likes to over bend his neck to the left and carry his haunches to the left as so many

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2663

"The horse is responsible for carrying itself, for balance, and for handling the jump." ~ Chris Bartle

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2662

"Amateurs ride from movement to movement. Professionals ride from half halt to half halt." ~ Robert Dover

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2661

"The relaxing of the legs & the hands of the rider is the proof of the real collection. And the collection is the poetry of the impulsion." ~ Nuno Oliveira

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2660

For both jumping and Dressage, riding square turns improves the horse's carriage, and aids in building collection.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2659

"Transitions, transitions, transitions and, when you are done with them, more transitions." ~ Jan Ebeling

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2658

"Every pull & resistance in the horse's neck originates in the back." ~ Stefan Wolff

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2657

To encourage your horse move fully through his body, as well as giving him the confidence to truly think forward, you must make sure your hips and lower back are 100% moving with his motion. The bigger your horse moves, the more you must move your hips.

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