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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1897

You drive your horse heavily into your hands every time you lean back even slightly behind the vertical.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 1896

The old masters learned early on that riding accurate arena patterns is the key for improving a horse's balance and straightness. Always keep this in mind in your training.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1895

"The rein connection should be like a solid handshake. Don’t have a wimpy handshake. You know what a bad feeling you get when someone gives you a creepy handshake, so don’t give that icky feeling to your horse." ~ William Fox Pitt

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1894

A strong back is necessary for the horse to be able to achieve and maintain self carriage and collection for any length of time under a rider. Make sure you don't ask for too much too soon. And be diligent and proactive about strength training and conditioning.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1893

"Don't delude yourself into thinking that you have light, soft hands, if you ride with loose, almost dangling reins on a strung out horse. That can be done with insensitive hands as well. A soft hand requires the rider to feel whether the horse is softly on

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1892

If you have a refusal at a cross country jump that offers an easier option, it can be a good idea to take the easier option on your next attempt. You are likely already out of contention with the 20 penalties, so don't try to be a hero,

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1891

Think of your leg, seat, and rein aids as ways to communicate with your horse. You don't physically push or pull him anywhere, you give him subtle signals. And if he doesn't initially respond to your subtle signals, you need to teach him to - EVERY horse

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1890

Remind yourself to breathe before and after every difficult exercise. Of course you need to breath while riding each exercise as well! But thinking about checking your breathing before and after is a good first step.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1889

Riders can benefit SO much from discussions about their riding. Riding is as much cognitive as it is physical - both aspects need to be exercised to truly improve!

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1888

"When xc is ridden properly it doesn't look like show jumping. They need to stop teaching kids to count strides and start teaching them to use their eyes and their leg." ~ Jules Stiller

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1887

"Have you reminded yourself lately that horses are wonderful? No matter how haphazard or awkward our efforts, horses seem to figure out what we want them to do and happily do it." ~ Jimmy Wofford

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1886

"I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don't do things half heartedly. Because I know if I do, then I can expect half hearted results." ~ Michael Jordan

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