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Tip/Quote of the Day # 588

“Horses can get deep to a single pole [without a groundline] and learn to do a slithery jump, like they need to at a coffin.” ~ Andrew Nicholson

Tip/Quote of the Day # 587

From Facebook fan Jim Collins ~ "Often the simplest exercise is the most profound."

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 586

We incorporate circles into our training to promote suppleness and improved balance in the horse. But if our circles are oddly shaped, they will not improve the horse's suppleness, and will instead unbalance the horse.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 585

Your arm position determines your hand position to a large degree. So you must address your arms as well when you want to improve your hands.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 584

"Don't take the tempo down without revving the engine." ~ Chris Bartle

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 583

Impulsion is almost more of a mental quality than a physical.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 582

Open fingers do not equal soft hands. Soft hands come from relaxed following elbows, and a secure balanced seat. Open fingers causes the contact to be inconsistent and uninviting to the horse.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 581

"When selecting a French Link snaffle ensure the middle link is not too long, and that the holes are big enough for the bit to move freely – this will ensure your horse is comfortable in the contact." ~ Robert Dover

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 580

"Sometimes to foster a horse’s personality also means to accept that we can influence but never dominate him. We have to find subtle ways to control exuberant horses." ~ Ingrid Klimke

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 579

Horses and riders should both be comfortable jumping a single, simple fence that is the size of one level above where they are currently competing.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 578

"If you want to hear something profound, practice being a profoundly good listener." ~ Suzanne Johnson

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 577

“Each use of the hand has to be preceded by an action of the upper body, otherwise the rider is merely influencing the horse’s head.” ~ Nuno Oliveira

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