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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1594
Keep your inside positioning during your transitions. This will help you to keep your horse more connected through the transitions.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1593
"'I have time' should be the guiding word especially of dressage riders during the entire course of training and remind him of the fact that the goal of the classical art of riding is to be attained only by the gradual increase of demands." ~ Alois Podhajsky
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1592
Regularly walking down some hills can help to keep your horse's stifles strong. If you have a horse that has weak stifles, make sure you plan to add this to your training regime at least 2 or 3 times a week. To get the most benefit, make sure
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1591
On stretching - "To be correct, the angle of the head to the neck should remain the same as when the horse was working with his neck in the more elevated position. This means that when the horse lowers his neck towards the ground his face line will have
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1590
"Shoulder in is a preparation for the half pass, plus shoulder in gives more connection on the outside rein. Shoulder in makes more suppleness." ~ Johan Hamminga
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1589
"I do hundreds of transitions, loads of them, so transitions become like 'pouring cream.'" ~ Carl Hester
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1588
"Take your time that your horse is more relaxed, then he can really collect." ~ Johan Hamminga
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1587
Don't underestimate the value of simple lateral work in hand as a suppling tool, especially with very green or stiff horses.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1586
If your horse tends to look around a lot when you are riding, keep his attention on your inside leg by asking for an exaggerated bend to the inside. You will know you have achieved putting your horse’s attention on your inside leg when his inside ear looks back
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1585
"As the beginning of the session should be, the end of the session should be: long neck, stretch over the back, swing." ~ Carl Hester
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1584
If you want your horse to truly enjoy his work, it helps to be having fun yourself when you ride. Sometimes when things are difficult, it can be hard to find the fun in that moment. You have to go out of your way to look for it! Your horse
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1583
Many riders try to have soft hands by riding with open fingers, which does not work. Riding with open fingers provides an inconsistent contact, which does not encourage the horse to trust in it. Instead, keep your fingers softly closed, and let your elbows follow the horse's movement.