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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1347

When Grand Prix show jumper Rodney Jenkins was asked whether or not he also rides on the flat, he responded with, "Well, yes ma'am, that's the only way to get from one jump to another."

Tip/Quote of the Day # 1346

What you do with your seat when you ask for the canter will effect the quality of the canter transition. If you stiffen your hips and back as you ask for the canter (as many riders do when they ask for the canter too strongly,) the horse’s movement will

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1345

"Horses are easier to train than people, especially Thoroughbreds because they are always thinking." ~ Steuart Pittman

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1344

"When you get on, you should feel that your stirrups are a little bit short. As you warm up, as you come out of the saddle and come forward and jump, you should feel that you’re coming into a more comfortable position. If when you get on, you’

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1343

Tightly clamped thighs make you lose your nice deep seat, and drive the horse's back down into a hollow position.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1342

Make sure there is a slight time lapse between a light aid and a correction. This gives the horse a chance to respond to the light aid - and it gives him a chance to LEARN from the correction.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1341

Many times horses benefit from cantering early on in the warm up. Don’t wait until the trot feels perfect. Canter early on to improve the trot.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1340

Nagging isn't giving the horse feedback, it is desensitizing him to the aids.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1339

"Dressage is not just for competition. It is gymnastics for horses and all horses can benefit from it, as they are more likely to stay sound with a long, stretchy neck, soft body and easy movement." ~ Carl Hester

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1338

If you don't give your horse something to do when riding, he might come up with a plan to give you something to do. Have a plan, and keep him busy.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1337

"Connection is often misunderstood. The horse must be taught to go from the seat and leg to the hand for it to be correct. But some riders will try to force it by working their hands and arms to 'work the horse’s neck back and forth to

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1336

With horses that like to curl their neck and become over bent, the rider needs to be careful not to get their reins too short. This will cause the horse to stay too short in the neck. Think of having longer arms that are always reaching towards the horse’s

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