Tip/Quote of the Day # 1416
The horse's body must be supple if he is to be free to use it to balance himself with a rider on his back. Use suppling exercises (here's a full list of them) regularly to make this easier for him.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4564
From Facebook Fan Brenda Herzog ~ "When trying to sit the canter or trot, relax the legs down and around with each stride and to pick the horse "up" with you. This eliminates the bounce in your seat and helps to elevate the horse."
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4563
A rider's hands can only be as good as the arms they belong to.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4562
Every time your horse spooks, remind yourself that horses in the wild that didn't spook at that rustling bush often got eaten by lions.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4561
If you have short arms, you will have to be especially careful to make sure that you keep at least a little bend in your elbows at all times when riding. If your elbows become completely straight, you will lose your ability to follow your horse's movement with