Tip/Quote of the Day # 1447
Your seat shouldn't stop the horse's hind legs, it should send them actively up into your hand to stop the horse on its hindquarters.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4575
“Suppleness is the result of riding in the correct position for years." ~ Richard Watjen
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4574
Leg and rein aids work a whole lot better with the support of the rider’s engaged seat.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4573
You have to have the ability to ride in "neutral", with no aids whatsoever, for your horse to be able to feel, recognize, and respond to your lightest of aids.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4572
Allow with the reins when approaching a drop into water. Holding too much in the last strides can cause the horse to not use his body fully over the fence into the water - which can cause a stumble or fall on landing in the water.