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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4344
"The more horses you ride, the better your horsemanship." ~ Michael Jung
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"The more horses you ride, the better your horsemanship." ~ Michael Jung
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In order to do successful lateral work, a rider must have an independent seat, so their aids can work precisely and independently.
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"A good horse should be able to sort out his own feet." ~ William Fox Pitt
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Test your horse's balance with a half halt and a test for self carriage before asking for any transition.
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"You have to constantly refine your program and train with the best people that you can find so that you’re always growing and staying competitive." ~ Jessica Phoenix
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The halt (and half halts) must come from the body of the rider, not the reins.
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To improve your security over jumps, think about sinking into your ankles as you land.
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Think of your brain as a densely wooded area with paths running through it. Whenever you are trying to learn how to do something new, you have to blaze new pathways in your brain.
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If you need to use a double bridle to keep your horse in a frame, your work is very incorrect.
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Every well ridden corner in the Dressage ring is a suppling exercise, and should be recognized as such.
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A rider's hands can only be as good as the arms they belong to.
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Turn on the forehand is a great tool to improve your connection and to teach your horse to engage the inside hind leg. Used early on in your warm up it will mobilize your horse’s lumbar back and hips, and will give you a chance to improve his response