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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4376

"It is not our horse's job to understand our language. It is our job to understand theirs." ~ Reiner Klimke

Tip/Quote of the Day # 4375

The opening rein acts like a vacuum, moving the horse's shoulders easily as desired, especially when supported by the opposite leg and rein.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4374

"Adopt a classical position, resist all fads and gadgets, and ride the horse quietly and softly between the two straight lines of the stirrup leather and the elbow to the horse's mouth. It's simple. It's just not easy." ~ Jimmy Wofford

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4373

While it is important to have a plan when riding, you should be ready to adapt that plan as necessary. Ultimately, you ride the horse and not the plan!

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4372

If there is a jump on your cross country course that you are worried about, you certainly don't want to have to face it twice! So ride it like you are mad at it, and "get 'er done"!

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4371

"When your horse has reached its potential, leave it. It's such a nice feeling when you and your horses are still friends." ~ Reiner Klimke

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4370

From Facebook fan Mary Apfel-Vandeyacht ~ "Riding is a lot like driving a manual transmission... You may be able to make it go (when learning how to ride), but you're going to break it and look like a schmuck unless you learn to do it right."

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4369

"We all experience struggles, but your attitude is what makes you a winner, not the trophies or ribbons." ~ Mellisa Davis Warden

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4368

"In the half halt that creates carrying power, we are asking the horse to slow down and carry more weight when his hind leg joints are closed and his hind foot is on the ground. The levade, in which the horse sits on his hindquarters, is the ultimate example

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4367

The use of "half steps" in your training can be very beneficial, as it can help the horse to understand the idea of engagement without increasing speed.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4366

Only precise riding trains the horse correctly. Be exact in your geometry, figures, and lines.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4365

From Facebook fan Stacey Ellen, "At dressage shows I like to watch the [good] pros; their hands are in serving tray position and they always seem to be offering something to their horse not containing them."

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