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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3517
Learning to carry a Dressage whip correctly can actually help riders to find and maintain a good hand position.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3516
Always challenge yourself to use as little hand as possible when riding any exercise. The more freedom your horse has up front, the more expressive his movement will be.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3515
"Back movers dance, leg movers are flashy. Sadly some are blinded by the flash." ~ Zara Pawley
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3514
Horses that tend to hurry often do best when ridden at a deliberately slower pace until they become rhythmical and relaxed, and are then no longer trying to hurry. Only then is it a good idea to gradually develop more energy within the stride.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3513
Within a good rein connection, the rider's hands should breathe with the horse's mouth.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3512
When you have a horse that is misbehaving out of excitement, it is often best in the long term to ignore the bad behavior and instead focus on trying to calm the excitement.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3511
If a rider is not able to stay completely out of their horse's way, they might have to spend a lot of time fixing problems in the horse that they are actually causing themselves.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3510
"Riders who are successful are ready for things that are not what they have planned for. They're thinking, on their toes, and reacting. They are ready for trouble." ~ Lucinda Green
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3509
"The horse's posture, his strength, and his suppleness, all influence very much the sensations that the bit creates in him." ~ Dupaty de Clam
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3508
For some horses, it is absolutely essential to do some work in a connected long and low frame, to help them to move and swing more fully through their backs.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3507
"The reaction to the leg is everything. The ability to collect a horse from the seat and leg, not the hand, is quite an art." ~ Debbie McDonald
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3506
The stirrup bar placement in relation to the balance of the seat on your saddle can make or break your position. Make sure you choose a saddle that will allow you to be in balance.