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Tip/Quote of the Day # 485

Always think of doing individual half halts between fences as necessary, instead of simply holding. Holding will often encourage the horse to lean on your hand.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 484

Remember that tension inhibits suppleness, so make sure that you are not trying to force your horse to perform.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 483

"Every rein aid must be preceded by an action of the torso. Otherwise you only address the horse's head." ~ Nuno Oliveira

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 482

If you don't take the time to do things right the first time, you will likely have to take the time to do things over. Always keep that solid foundation in mind.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 481

From Facebook Fan Casey Webb ~ "Like foundations for a house... If not done properly the higher stuff can never be right."

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 480

When galloping through wooded areas on cross country, you are never going as fast as you feel like you are going. Keeping this in mind will help you to make the time on course.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 479

"The hind legs are brought far enough underneath the center of gravity by the rider’s legs, where they are gradually burdened with more of the combined weight of horse and rider for brief moments, which flexes their joints more. Like coiled springs, they push off with much greater

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 478

"You are going to meet a fence one of three ways - short, right or long. Therefore you want to meet it on a stride that the horse can work from - a bouncy energetic canter - then he can add if he needs to or pat the ground or say thanks

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 477

Push yourself away from your hands, instead of bringing your hands back to you.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 476

From Facebook Fan Gabby Ballin ~ "Some rides are going to be perfect. Some rides are going to have you wondering why you don't quit riding. When that happens, take a deep breath and go back to something you know you and your horse can do easily."

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 475

"In the last few strides there should be a transfer of responsibility for the jump from the rider to the horse." ~ Eric Smiley

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 474

Always keep your eyes up when walking a course. See exactly what your horse will be seeing for the first time.

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