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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.

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."

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 396

Remember to ask questions when you don't fully understand something - both in lessons, and on this site.... You will get much more out of the time/money spent in lessons, and in utilizing this site!

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 395

If you struggle with good half halts and downward transitions, try using your breathing to help you. Take a deep breath in, and exhale as you stretch up your spine for the downward transition. This will show you how to be more effective with your seat aid, and will help

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 394

A sign of a good, balanced jumping effort is that your horse lands at the same speed that he was at on the approach.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 393

True bending from nose to tail requires that the horse understands how to move away from lateral leg pressure, understands the connecting outside rein, and understands the aids to inside flexion.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 392

"Fear allows you to be brave." ~ Shanyn Fiske

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 391

Make every transition count. With every poor transition that you let "slip by", you will be training your horse to do them poorly.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 390

Long slow distance work is an important part of every horse's conditioning program, but it is especially important for older and young horses. Older horses need to keep limber, and young horses need to build a base level of tendon, ligament, and bone strength.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 389

Make sure you don't fall into the trap of treating your horse like he is a baby, long after he is a no longer baby. This is a common problem when a rider has brought along a young horse from scratch.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 388

Impress the Dressage judges by showing a clear difference between riding a corner and part of a circle.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 387

For shows it can be helpful to write up a time schedule for the day, working backward from your ride times. For example, if your dressage ride is at 11am, you might plan to be on and warming up at 10:15, tacking up at 10am, grooming at 9:30,

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