Tip/Quote of the Day # 1708
"Think of your elbows as hinges, bent, hands level and together. Sit square and even in the saddle. Open your knees, open your thigh, let the weight go to your heels, keep your knee soft." ~ Gill Rolton
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4608
You should feel like you have to ask your horse to stop, rather than simply "letting" him stop. If he stops when you let him, he is behind your leg.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4607
To successfully maintain the elusive forward feeling hands, imagine that you are pushing a shopping cart as you ride forward into the bit.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4606
Horses speak through their actions. Try to listen to what they are telling you.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4605
Spend time on the basics, such as straightness and suppleness, and the more difficult movements will fall into place naturally.