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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2163

When you feel the adrenaline beginning to boil in your horse while schooling, go back to something easy, or it will likely only get worse.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 2162

The horse shows improved self carriage and more expression and cadence in his gaits, not as a result of the rider doing more, but by the horse doing more and the rider less and less.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2161

In no way does holding a horses neck in a position build up correct muscle. The topline muscles that you are looking for are only developed by the horse using his whole body correctly. Which will not be achieved by using the reins, or a gadget like draw reins, to

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2160

The most difficult horses are almost always the best ones in the end. Often because they are so darned SMART.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2159

Don't confuse being left behind over a jump with a defensive seat on cross country. They are very different. The rider who is in a defensive position on cross country is a nickel behind the motion, while still not interfering with the horse in any way. The rider

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2158

A major key to success lies in the rider's ability to differentiate between resisting and pulling on the reins.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2157

The horse's jaw unlocks when their back muscles relax and begin to swing with the movement.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2156

Self carriage isn't just for Dressage. Think of little checks for self carriage when jumping as well - even on cross country. Never attempt to hold your horse up!

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2155

"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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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2154

"There is no miracle, there is no magic wand. It is just education, trying to be as clear to the horses as you can. When I give an aid, is the horse going to understand?" ~ Emile Faurie

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2153

It is tempting to try to lift your horse up in front when he drops down too low, by giving a good yank upwards on the rein. But that is not a good fix for this problem… as it will tend to increase the horse’s anxiety about the rider’

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2152

"The horse has to have independence, responsibility, and tolerance for a variety of distances because you’re going to mess up and the horse has to be able to cope." ~ William Fox Pitt

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