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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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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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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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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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"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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"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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Push yourself away from your hands, instead of bringing your hands back to you.
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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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"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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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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Good lengthening and extended work requires straightness in the form of even loading of the hind legs.
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Many riders have some of the same habits when sitting behind the wheel of their car as they do on their horse. Check yourself when you are driving to see how straight and even you sit.
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Your horse needs to feel even in your hands while your hands are an identical pair, to prove that he is straight and truly even in your hands.