Tip/Quote of the Day # 211
"Travers improves the horse’s bend and makes him more obedient and attentive to the calf aid." ~ Ernst Friedrich Seidler
"Travers improves the horse’s bend and makes him more obedient and attentive to the calf aid." ~ Ernst Friedrich Seidler
It is perfectly normal to feel nervous at times, but you DO have the ability to control and redirect your thoughts. Like anything else, it is a skill that you have to work at.
Always keep in mind which fences are "towards home" and which are "away from home" when walking your courses. Especially with the in gate in the show jumping arena. But even on cross country the difference can be felt in some horses, especially when they have
“The more horses you ride, the better your horsemanship.” Michael Jung
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.