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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4314

A horse can only be truly straight when they are equally laterally supple on both sides.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 4313

A horse that is well balanced, with the right amount of impulsion for the jump at hand, can safely and comfortably leave the ground from just about any reasonable takeoff spot. When a horse and rider have an apparent "miss", that causes a rail down or even a

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4312

The inside rein can easily become a crutch. Try to use it as little as possible.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4311

Eventers need a saddle for cross country that allows them to move their center of gravity back for drop fences or anything on a downhill slope. Make sure your saddle has enough room for this to happen.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4310

If you don't have forward, you won't be able to achieve a true half halt. And without an effective half halt, it will be hard to improve the horse's balance.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4309

"Relaxation is first mental, then physical. A horse in pain or one who fears you will never relax his body." ~ Charles de Kunffy

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4308

"Suppleness means that the muscles contract and de-contract, and this has to go through the entire horse, it cannot be blocked in the middle of the back, and it also has to go through the rider." ~ Susanne Miesner

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4307

"I’m a big fan of ground lines. I think it teaches the horse to have better technique in front. Everything that we do is connected — the way we start on the cross rail to this, it all connects. We're building through our training." ~ McLain Ward

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4306

Always have a plan when jumping. Each exercise should have something to teach your horse. Don't waste jumps by jumping simple jumps with no purpose - other than for warm up, or if the horse needs them for building confidence.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4305

As you complete a halt, lighten your seat slightly to invite your horse to keep his back up underneath you. This will allow you to move off after the halt without the horse hollowing and dropping his back.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4304

Quiet hands are only possible when the rider has 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 # 4303

"A steady hand with a soft, following elbow invites a steady, soft contact from the horse. Working the bit or being busy with your fingers invites a false frame." ~ Alexis Soutter

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