Tip/Quote of the Day # 1734
A horse can turn lazy or become unresponsive to the aids within a single ride. It's up to YOU as his rider to make sure he is responsive to light aids!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4618
"If a horse won't stretch at the beginning of session, work on a contact sooner then stretch when he is ready." ~ Carl Hester
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4617
Too much inside rein is a common cause of horses missing their lead changes behind.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4616
When the rider uses too much hand, the horse's hind legs have no place to go, so they cannot stride normally.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4615
If you ride a nicely flowing forward free walk on loose reins long enough, horses very often begin to seek the contact on their own.