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Tip/Quote of the Day # 422

Any rounding of the shoulders is a weakness that immediately disconnects the rider's arms from the back and seat.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 421

Your legs should lie softly on your horse's sides like "al dente" noodles - draped around your horse with soft, supple precision.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 420

"A rider must never put his own ambitions above the horse's needs." ~ Klaus Balkenhol

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 419

You must be able to interpret the feedback/information your horse is sending you during your rides, without reacting emotionally.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 418

The horse should feel like the reins are connected to the rider's back/core/seat, not their arms/hands.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 417

"The goal is not to raise the neck, it is to lower the hips .” ~ Decarpentry

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 416

"If a horse won't stretch at the beginning of session, work on a contact sooner then stretch when he is ready" ~ Carl Hester

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 415

Lunge lessons allow you to focus more on learning to feel what your body is doing, as you don't have to worry about controlling the horse.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 414

Too much inside rein is a common cause of horses missing their lead changes behind.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 413

"To understand the extent of damage caused by overbending, think of a horse’s “broken” neck as of a garden hose slashed between faucet and nozzle. Like the stream of water, the impulsion can no longer reach your hand in full." ~ Jean Froissart

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 412

"As a result of the appropriate gymnastics and training of the horse, the appearance and the movements of the horse will be more beautiful." ~ Colonel Alois Podhajsky And if it's not, there is probably something wrong with the training methods!

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 411

When jumping in muddy or deep conditions, you need extra impulsion. Make sure you have it before you need it.

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