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# Tip/Quote of the Day # 1613
- URL: https://www.myvirtualeventingcoach.com/tip-quote-1613/
- Published: 2017-11-28T05:01:00.000Z
- Updated: 2017-11-23T00:22:49.000Z
- Author: Administrator
- Tags: Get your FREE daily tip here!, #Import 2026-01-20 00:55

I find that many riders ride with reins that are too long, in an attempt to be softer with their hands. This backfires however, because the rider will then have to draw their hand backwards to use the reins. A shorter rein with a *forward feeling* hand is what usually works best.