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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1365
Bounce fences teach horses to be quick thinking — an essential quality in an event horse.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1364
"It’s so important that these horses enjoy every day of their work. Our routine is that we train in the school four days a week. On Monday and Tuesday they work, and then on Wednesday they go hacking on the road, and that means every horse—every horse
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1363
"The jump is the product of your last three strides, always." ~ Michelle Strapp
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1362
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 fluency of the movement, which should be one of your top priorities.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1361
"If the sport goes down the track of more and more CICs, shorter more technical tracks, more emphasis on the showjumping, then the type of horse that is ideal for the sport, may change." ~ Chris Bartle
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1360
"Travers improves the horse’s bend and makes him more obedient and attentive to the calf aid." ~ Ernst Friedrich Seidler
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1359
Some horses ride a bit differently when show jumping on grass vs sand. Make sure you practice for both, if there is a chance you will eventually have to compete on both.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1358
"You should recognize that your equine partner has an eye of its own when jumping and allow a good horse to have some role in the decision making process." ~ Frank Chapot
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1357
Eventers are usually adrenaline addicts, and the more nervous you feel before you start off on cross country, the bigger the rush afterwards!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1356
The horse should feel like the reins are connected to the rider's back/seat/core, not their arms.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1355
"It is our job as riders to train a horse to think on his feet, with quick, clever and genuine reactions." ~ William Fox Pitt
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1354
Some horses ride a bit differently when show jumping on grass vs sand. Make sure you practice for both, if there is a chance you will eventually have to compete on both.