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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1670

"A rider interfering with the rein on the way down to fence is fundamentally dangerous." ~ William Fox Pitt

Tip/Quote of the Day # 1669

If you ask for too much angle in any lateral movement (more than your horse can handle at that moment,) you risk impeding the balance and fluidity of the movement, which should be your top priorities.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1668

Riders who put in the time and effort to learn theory will go much further in this sport.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1667

Always keep your spine stretched upward when riding. When you slump, your head and shoulders will become "heavy", and your horse will likely become heavy in your hands.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1666

"I haven't counted how many strides that line is, it really doesn't interest me. I care about your line." ~ Chris Bartle

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1665

"The biggest problem is that most of the younger riders that I watch don’t have a clue how to gallop a horse." ~ Bruce Davidson

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1664

Riders who get the best out of the sensitive type of horse are especially good at being tactful.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1663

The bigger the jump, the more the horse must rock back and lift upwards on the takeoff. Therefore as the jumps get bigger, it becomes even more important that you are poised and patient with your upper body off the ground.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1662

From Facebook fan Joan Childs ~ "One of the best bits of advice I was given many many years ago I now pass on freely to all my students. Your hands must be free in order to use them effectively. You can not pull, push, follow, open or close your

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1661

"Dressage is about repetition and correction and being strong with yourself to not let bad habits happen. It’s being on top of every little thing. If you make bad transitions at home because you’re lazy or not really thinking of it, you’re going to make bad

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1660

From Facebook fan Krista Fabregas ~ "On an 18h gangley monster, a custom made saddle makes a world of difference... and ramen noodles provide adequate enough nutrition when paying for said saddle."

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1659

"The rider contains the horse with the hip and upper body; arms and legs are aids." ~ Nuno Oliveira

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