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Tip/Quote of the Day # 408
Use lots of forward and back transitions within the gaits to activate the horse's hind legs.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 407
Since the buckle is the weakest part of your reins, it is a good idea to tie a knot in the very end of your reins for cross country. This way, if your hands ever slide the reins all the way to the buckle quickly, you don't have
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 406
Riding is so much more than getting on and doing… you have to do a lot of thinking and planning to actually get somewhere!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 405
The sign of a good rider is that their aids are so light and invisible that you can barely notice them.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 404
Thinking "little toes up" can help you to sink more naturally down into your heels.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 403
The more leg you regularly keep on your horse, the less they will feel your aid when you try to apply it.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 402
Walk is the "explaining" pace, so whenever possible ride every exercise in the walk first.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 401
To lengthen your horse's frame, imagine that you are pushing the horse's head and neck away from you with your hands, while riding forward into that connection.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 400
If you start to lose any quality in a lateral movement while schooling, it is often best to come out of it. Don't practice doing it wrong! Make a small circle to re-establish bend and a good connection on the outside rein, and begin the movement again. The
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 399
After each use of your legs, you need to think about opening them up a bit and letting them drop down. This will keep you on your seat bones correctly.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 398
The rider that helps the horse to carry himself in the best balance in the canter is poised and still in the upper body, while remaining supple and following in their hips and elbows.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 397
From member Pamela Robins ~ "As my horse's leader, it is my job to always try to be aware that I am the leader."