Tip/Quote of the Day # 930
You cannot make your horse jump cleanly, so don't try to pick him up with your hands and legs, and attempt to throw him over the fence with your body, Instead - set them up for success, and then let them jump cleanly.
You cannot make your horse jump cleanly, so don't try to pick him up with your hands and legs, and attempt to throw him over the fence with your body, Instead - set them up for success, and then let them jump cleanly.
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.
Talking to your horse while on course helps to keep you breathing!
“Suppleness is the result of riding in the correct position for years." ~ Richard Watjen
Leg and rein aids work a whole lot better with the support of the rider’s engaged seat.