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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4386

Don't copy successful riders' bad habits. Instead, look at what they do WELL. Just because they can pull off success with quirky form doesn't mean you can.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 4385

Take your time when riding transitions. Many riders seem to rush through them just to get them done. Be conscious of preparing for each one, and feeling all of the details while you are making the transition - being ready to abort the transition if things start to go wrong.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4384

When riders stiffen their shoulders it can cause them to also have tense, tight arms and hands. To relax your shoulders, take a deep breath in, and exhale fully... looking for the feeling that your shoulders and elbows drop and become supple.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4383

Those riding a strong horse on cross country should generally ride with their stirrups on the short side. The increased angles give the rider more strength to deal with a puller.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4382

"Dressage is the passionate pursuit of perfection by the obsessively imperfect."

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4381

Ride TO the bit with your seat and leg, and do not use the reins to lower your horse's head!

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4380

The horse's back is like a bridge that connects its front and hind legs. It is the rider's job to keep that bridge stable and consistently level, or even better slightly lifted into an "UP" position like an arched bridge. When the horse'

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4379

"The first step to getting our horses in self-carriage is getting ourselves in self-carriage. Core strength is a big part of that." ~ Carl Hester

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4378

Always use both reins together to steer, especially when jumping. Using one rein only turns the horse's nose - leaving the rest of his body to derail. While using both reins together turn the horse at the shoulders, meaning his body will more accurately follow your chosen line.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4377

An exercise to check if you are sitting straight and putting your weight equally down into both stirrups is to stand straight up for a few strides, and notice which stirrup you have to consciously put more weight into to keep yourself balanced.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4376

"It is not our horse's job to understand our language. It is our job to understand theirs." ~ Reiner Klimke

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4375

The opening rein acts like a vacuum, moving the horse's shoulders easily as desired, especially when supported by the opposite leg and rein.

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