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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4529
Every galloping fence is an opportunity to awaken your horse's initiative, and show him how FUN it is to run and jump! And it should be used as such.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4528
There is no better, more effective, and longer lasting source of "bodywork" available to our horses than good, correct flatwork!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4527
"Riding is, therefore, an ongoing, never-ending, challenging process. That aspect makes riding so intelligent and significant an effort. One merely strives, never arrives." ~ Charles de Kunffy
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4526
"If the rider encounters a problem, he must first look for the cause in himself. Most of the time, the rider is the cause of the problem. Only someone who looks at his own riding critically and is willing to improve constantly and learn more will be a good
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4525
Your balance and the strength of your core are what allow your position to be unaffected by your horse's changes of speed.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4524
"The quality of a good canter: round, energetic, straight, cadenced, light. You have to feel in the strike off that the horse lifts his forehand without throwing himself forward." ~ Nuno Oliveira
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4523
To keep your horse straight in the canter, always be thinking of a slight shoulder fore positioning.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4522
The inside rein is like the directional in your car. You use it to indicate the direction that you plan to go, but not to actually turn your car.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4521
"You need to have a good seat to be able to use a spur correctly. You should not use them unless your horse is in front of your leg. They are not to be used to get your horse forward." ~ Hazel Roberts
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4520
Make sure you finish every training session on a good note, so that you always put the horse away happy. That will set the stage for a more positive attitude for your next ride.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4519
Never forget that our goal as riders should be to do as little as possible. Allow the horse to perform.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4518
Point your chest in the direction that you want to go. If you turn your horse with your body position, you will probably find that you will need a lot less hand and leg to get it done.