Tip/Quote of the Day # 1490
Tightly clamped thighs make you lose your nice deep seat, and drive the horse's back down into a hollow position.
Tightly clamped thighs make you lose your nice deep seat, and drive the horse's back down into a hollow position.
“Suppleness is the result of riding in the correct position for years." ~ Richard Watjen
Leg and rein aids work a whole lot better with the support of the rider’s engaged seat.
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.
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.