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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1992

"The horse has to learn to look after himself, otherwise I might as well get off and just chuck him over. And I’m not that strong. I don’t go to the gym." ~ elite show jumper Ben Maher

Tip/Quote of the Day # 1991

For the horse, the learning happens on the release of the aid. That means if you don't release the aid, the horse will not learn.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1990

"Riders tend to lean back and pull on horses who are rushing, which makes a bad situation worse. When you pull back against your horse, he will usually invert, drop his back and lean against your hand. Once he is in this shape, no bit in the world will

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1989

"The much more important things to me are the walk and the canter. They’re the two things you can’t change. With the trot, by teaching the horse to have more suspension, you can change the trot. I never worry about how bad the horse trots. I know

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1988

No matter how balanced a horse is moving, he will never be in self carriage if he has a rider that is hanging on his mouth.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1987

Only if the shock absorbers in your hips are working properly, will you be able to keep your hands and upper body quiet as you sit the trot or canter.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1986

"The most important point is the character. If they are not willing to work with you, then they can have the best quality in the world, but it won’t work. If you go to the Olympic Games, you can see fifty horses that are qualified, all these fifty

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1985

Transitions act as a test of your connection. If the quality of your connection is lacking as you begin a transition, it will be particularly evident as you execute it.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1984

You should always strive to feel the horse's hind legs in your hands as they step up into the rein connection.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1983

You will get the highest level of brilliance from your horse by letting them have as much freedom as possible. Show them what is required, and then leave them to perform as much as possible on their own.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1981

"Recognize the smallest change, the slightest try." ~ Ray Hunt

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1980

Submission to the outside aids is necessary for a smooth, resistance free downward transition.

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