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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4183

"Good contact is like having a conversation with a friend in a cozy coffee shop. Bad contact is like being hollered at by a stranger at the DMV."

Tip/Quote of the Day # 4182

The more incorrectly someone rides and trains a horse, the more veterinary maintenance intervention they will likely need for that horse.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4181

To balance a horse does not necessarily mean to slow it down. Horses can be balanced at just about any speed.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4180

Only if the shock absorbers in your hips are working properly, will you be able to keep your hands and upper body quiet as you sit the trot or canter.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4179

Don't ride faster than you can think.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4178

Always be ready to stop jumping and do a few minutes of flatwork when you run into a problem. Good flatwork will fix most jumping problems.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4177

Horses that have the spirit and the natural drive to excel at the top levels of jumping or Eventing are usually much more opinionated and difficult to train by nature. They are very often totally worth the extra time, effort, and patience that it takes to develop them to their

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4176

"The jump is the product of your last three strides, always." ~ Michelle Strapp

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4175

The less you see a rider do, the better. That means they are communicating with the horse quietly, and the horse is attentive and responsive.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4174

"Stay dedicated to the quality of the basic gaits—the suppleness and balance of the walk, trot and canter. Then as you cultivate the movements, those gaits improve." ~ Volker Brommann

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4173

Cantering ground poles are simply a smart way to practice just about every single skill you need to jump well, while minimizing the stress and strain on your horse's legs.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4172

The most difficult horses are almost always the best ones in the end. Often because they are so darned SMART.

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