Tip/Quote of the Day # 1685
Always aim to ride your horse with as long of a neck as possible. Look for the feeling that they are truly seeking the connection. When the neck becomes too short, the horses' backs are essentially "jammed up."
Always aim to ride your horse with as long of a neck as possible. Look for the feeling that they are truly seeking the connection. When the neck becomes too short, the horses' backs are essentially "jammed up."
"I do not ask the rider to alter the horse’s step in front of the pole because I want to awaken the horse’s initiative. Whether he takes a slightly long step or adds a step before the pole, I am equally satisfied. If he steps on the
"Do I still get butterflies? You bet! Adrenaline is an important part of the deal." ~ William Fox Pitt
In the sport of Eventing, ensuring that our horses are truly fit for our level of competition is one of the best ways to prevent unnecessary injuries.
"You can see suppleness by observing how the rider can sit on the horse and not on top of the horse." ~ Susanne Miesner