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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1192
"When the horse jumps, you go with it, not the other way around." ~ William Steinkraus
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"When the horse jumps, you go with it, not the other way around." ~ William Steinkraus
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A running martingale that fits correctly does not come into play unless the horse tosses its head, or tries to stick it straight up in the air. It should not be used to keep the horse's head down.
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"NEVER fight the oats.” ~ William Steinkraus Who can tell us what this means?
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"It's amazing what the horse can do, when you teach the rider to ride." ~ Hans Biss
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We first have to teach the horse to enjoy learning.
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From Facebook fan Marilyn Kostuch ~ "Becoming very aware of the rhythm helps a horse's mind become calmer."
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The horse's favorite reward is the release of the aid.
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"The seat must be able to absorb the energy from the horse like a sponge, and then redirect it forward" ~ Bill Woods
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"Don't let over-jumping or a dull routine erode the horse's desire to jump cleanly. It's hard to jump clear rounds if the horse isn't trying." ~ William Steinkraus
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"A horse "held in shape" by his rider is only posturing in a seemingly correct outline, usually for the benefit of the inexperienced observers." ~ Charles de Kunffy
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"The outside aids are the most underused; the inside, the most overused." ~ Erik Herbermann
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"Amateurs ride from movement to movement. Professionals ride from half halt to half halt." ~ Robert Dover