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."
From Facebook fan Gabby Ballin: "Some rides are going to be perfect. Some rides are going to have you wondering why you don't quit riding. When that happens, take a deep breath and go back to something you know you and your horse can do easily."
"If a horse won't stretch at the beginning of session, work on a contact sooner then stretch when he is ready." ~ Carl Hester
Too much inside rein is a common cause of horses missing their lead changes behind.
When the rider uses too much hand, the horse's hind legs have no place to go, so they cannot stride normally.