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# Tip/Quote of the Day # 27
- URL: https://www.myvirtualeventingcoach.com/tip-quote-27/
- Published: 2013-07-26T07:28:00.000Z
- Updated: 2013-07-26T04:28:50.000Z
- Author: Administrator
- Tags: Get your FREE daily tip here!, #Import 2026-01-20 00:55

Many riders mistakenly believe that they have achieved *lightness* when the horse is not connecting with the bit, when what they are often actually feeling is *emptiness* in their hands due to lack of a proper connection over the back. True lightness does not come from the horse learning not to touch the rider's hand, but is only achieved by the causing the horse to carry more weight behind.