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Tip/Quote of the Day # 533

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

Tip/Quote of the Day # 532

From Facebook Fan Elizabeth Owens ~ "My 'aha' moment... when I finally realized that my horse's lead issues were due to the fact that I sit crooked. It's rarely the horse's fault... look to the rider's faults first."

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 531

Good, correct Dressage is the best physical therapy for horses.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 530

When half halting between jumps on course, try to think about doing so in rhythm of the horse's canter stride, rather than at random moments.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 529

From Facebook Fan Erin Kavanaugh Kirkley ~ "If you don't know how to use your core, look up some core strengthening Pilates moves. You will discover the transversus abdominis and your riding will improve in many ways."

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 528

Fall into using loud aids, and you will always need loud aids.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 527

The most important part of a half halt is the give at the end.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 526

Timid horses often love a consistent routine. Bolder/braver horses often need more variety in their training.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 525

To change behavior, you need to change the incentives that lead to the behavior.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 524

Generally, the slower you are approaching a jump, the more leg you may need to apply in the final strides.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 523

The hot horse must learn to control his energy, not do without it.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 522

You drive your horse heavily into your hands when you lean back even slightly behind the vertical.

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