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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1024

Lightness is not the looseness of the contact, it's the way the horse moves over the ground.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 1023

Always keep the cheeky type of horse busy by giving them lots of little tasks to do, or they may look for a way to amuse themselves.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1022

There are some trainers who teach "lifting" the horse with your hands on the takeoff of the jump, to assist the horse off the ground. This is somewhat of a slippery slope, as the more you offer to lift the horse, the more the horse will rely on

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1021

Balance and rhythm go hand in hand. Focus on maintaining an even rhythm, as every time the rhythm changes, the balance changes.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1020

"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 # 1019

In hand work is a great way to teach the horse the concept of moving away from pressure. When the horse knows how to yield to pressure anywhere on his body on the ground, you will be able to apply it to under saddle work.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1018

“We want to make sure we don't pinch with our thighs and knees, because that can pop the rider out of the saddle like a clothespin on a bowling ball.” ~ Lauren Sprieser

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1017

Be careful not to drill movements. Doing so can be both mentally and physically irritating to the horse, and sets them up for repetitive strain, soreness, and injury.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1016

“My horse follows the bit to a solid contact. Warm-up is not only for loosening but also for developing this steady contact with the bit. From the beginning, when I pick up my reins in the walk and posting trot I expect my contact to be steady. I don’

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1015

“The secret in riding is to do few things right. The more one does, the less one succeeds. The less one does, the more one succeeds.” ~ Nuno Oliveira

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1014

Riders who take the time and effort to learn theory will go much further in this sport.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1013

Don't forget to ride the last stride before every jump… don't "jump ship" and freeze up on your horse just when he needs you the most.

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