Tip/Quote of the Day # 882
The rein back is a great exercise to "fold" the joints of the hind legs and increase the "sit" behind, but only if the horse remains straight and relaxed in the back when performing it.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4531
"I tend not to count in long lines. I like to ride off what I feel the horse needs. She's a small horse so if you are running and jumping too long or too flat, you risk a rail, so I think it's better to
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4530
A very common mistake riders make when performing the movements haunches in, half pass, or turn on the haunches is sitting too much towards the outside of the movement. To prevent this, think about stepping into the inside stirrup at the beginning of each of these movements, and again every
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4529
Every galloping fence is an opportunity to awaken your horse's initiative, and show him how FUN it is to run and jump! And it should be used as such.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4528
There is no better, more effective, and longer lasting source of "bodywork" available to our horses than good, correct flatwork!