Tip/Quote of the Day # 1743
"When you relax your arms and feel the reins softly you need to feel that your horse wants to step into the contact. If you do not then he is behind your leg and seat." ~Yvonne Barteau
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4646
Riders who get the best out of the sensitive type of horse are usually especially good at being tactful.
Interval Training For Conditioning the Event Horse
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.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4645
Control the tone of the voice in your head when you are riding, as if it becomes irritated or harsh, your horse will feel it and become tense. If it becomes timid or uncertain, your horse will feel that and may either become timid and uncertain himself, or he may
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4644
"Ride around the corner in an active, short canter, and let your horse do the jumping." ~ Andrew Nicholson