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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1072

Think of riding your downward transitions in an uphill manner, so that the horse’s poll comes up as his croup lowers and his hind legs come under his body.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 1071

"Mental and physical suppleness, together with obedience, give us a submissive horse—or one that is willingly cooperative." ~ Johann Hinnemann

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1070

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 # 1069

Always finish each ride on a good note. Do something your horse does well so he can feel good about himself.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1068

Make sure you are truly in neutral after every correct response from your horse. This means no aids!

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1067

An anxious horse will tend to not be able to hear your aids, as his nerves will override them. Your first goal needs to be to get your horse to relax.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1066

"Think of using your skeleton to turn your horse, not your muscles." ~ Catherine Haddad This idea may not "click" with everyone, but I think it will help many to better use their body without negative tension in the muscle, which only causes resistance in the horse.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1065

Don't confuse being left behind over a jump with a defensive seat on cross country. They are very different. The rider who is in a defensive position on cross country is a nickel behind the motion, while still not interfering with the horse in any way. The rider

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1064

"Horses don't WANT to jump badly! They jump badly because of US! Ever seen a horse get loose in a steeplechase? It jumps like a BIRD!" ~ Jimmy Wofford

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1063

Interval training is one of the safest ways to develop the horse's ability to do more work over longer periods of time, as it helps to prevent fatigue and a build up of lactic acid in the muscles.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1062

"If a horse becomes more beautiful in the course of his work, it is a sign that the training principles are correct." ~ Colonel Podhajsky

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1061

It is much easier to keep your horse forward and straight when you are looking up and in the direction that you want to go!

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