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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2524

From Facebook fan Caitlyn Marie Lear ~ "Be a friendly boss [to your horse], not a bossy friend."

Tip/Quote of the Day # 2523

As we should always be striving to make sure that our horses enjoy their work, reward and incentives should be especially generous when we are asking for things that we know are currently difficult for our horses.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2522

A horse doesn't become supple by trotting round and round the arena. So don't stay in the same pace or movement for too long! Lots of turns, circles, and transitions will be the most beneficial.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2521

A good horse will forgive you when you make a mistake - and expects you to do the same.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2520

The horse should always be the one who sets the pace of the progression of both training and competition. Pushing too hard, too soon, will usually result in having to go back and start over.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2519

Keep your thumbs closed on the top of your hand, AND keep those thumbs pointing forward! Do not let your hand position deviate so that your thumbs point toward each other, as this will create a block in your connection.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2518

Every well ridden corner is a suppling exercise, and should be recognized as such.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2517

Quiet hands are only possible when you have an independent seat. So if you are looking to improve your hands, check your seat first.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2516

When riding a Dressage test, you should always be thinking about damage control… Within each movement, sometimes it is best to be happy with 90% of what you are capable of, rather than risking what you have to push for that final 10%. It definitely pays to know your horse

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2515

"No complicated riding before the horses are going truly forward. In dressage, the difficulties are often created by a lack of good basic work (which is the foundation of the house)." ~ Nuno Oliveira

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2514

A horse must first be able to travel in a connected long and low frame before a proper higher head carriage can be achieved. If you struggle with lengthening your horse's neck while still maintaining a soft contact - be sure to master this connection before moving on to

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2513

"Most riders know the required movements, but not the directives, and that is what we judges pay attention to. We look to see how the horse is ridden in these required exercises. Is the horse ridden to the contact? Does he maintain rhythm and regularity in all gaits? Does

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