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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1048

From member Joan Dunlap ~ "Horses will follow a true leader, one that has their ultimate trust and respect. Just as foal will follow its mother anywhere without fear."

Tip/Quote of the Day # 1047

Using a volte (a 6, 8, or 10 meter circle) before a lateral exercise like a shoulder in, haunches in, or half pass allows you to establish the bend for those movements even before you begin them.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1046

Varying the degree of your half pass can improve your horse’s suppleness from all angles, as well as increasing his responsiveness to your aids within the movement. In other words, while going in half pass across the diagonal, half halt, and do a few strides with a steeper angle

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1045

A horse can become unresponsive to the aids within a single ride - if you allow it to happen.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1044

Both horse and rider should learn to love that deep takeoff spot. If either one is not truly comfortable there, the pair will be at increased risk of falls or refusals.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1043

Smooth seas do not make for skillful sailors. And easy horses don't often produce good riders.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1042

Always have more time than your horse.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1041

A tip for instructors - Turn on the forehand can be a great way to teach your students about the importance of the outside rein.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1040

Always use both reins together to steer, especially when jumping. Using one rein only turns the horse's nose - but using both reins turn the horse at the shoulders, which means his body will more accurately follow your chosen line.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1039

It is common for riders to accidentally teach their horses undesirable behavior by releasing the pressure of an aid at the wrong time. Be mindful of only rewarding behavior that you actually want.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1038

"Make the front of your body longer in order to obtain a more effective back and seat." ~ Mary King

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1037

Practice your two point position. If you want to have a really solid position over jumps, practice it a lot.

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