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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4517

The rider riding backwards (too much hand and/or not enough leg) when the horse is "having a look" at the fence can easily cause a refusal.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 4516

"When training, riders should focus on the line, but sit quietly and allow the horse to use its own initiative to jump the fence." ~ Eric Smiley

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4515

It is tempting to want to repeat something over and over when you feel like you are making some progress on a movement you have been struggling with. But it will be more productive to reward one good effort, give the horse a break, and move on to something else

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4514

For the horse, the learning happens on the release of the aid. That means if you don't release the aid, the horse will not learn.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4513

"Don't take the tempo down without revving the engine." ~ Chris Bartle

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4512

I don't even think about aiming a young or green horse at a jump until I have them 100% in front of my leg on the flat. If you do, and the horse thinks about stopping, you will have no recourse, and will end up teaching him that

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4511

From Facebook fan Joan Dunlap ~ "Fix your position first... then the horse will adjust theirs."

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4510

Because one hind foot is always in the air while at the trot, it is harder for a horse to refuse a jump from a trot approach vs a canter approach. So it can be a good idea to trot into a spooky fence that you think your horse might

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4509

Some people misunderstand the term "on the forehand," which refers to the shoulders being down and the hind legs out behind the horse - regardless of where his head and neck are positioned. A low head and neck does not mean a horse is on the forehand, any more

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4508

If your upper body is leaning to the inside as you try to bend your horse on a circle or through a turn, you will likely find that your horse won’t bend very well. This is because your leaning to the inside causes your horse to also lean to

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4507

When riding a Dressage test, riding accurately to the letters and making good use of the corners of the ring shows the judge that you are aware, thinking, and have good control of your horse.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4506

The more a horse relaxes within a lateral movement, the more gymnastic value the exercise will have on his body.

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