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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4562

Lesley Stevenson

21 Jun 2026
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Every time your horse spooks, remind yourself that horses in the wild that didn't spook at that rustling bush often got eaten by lions.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4561

If you have short arms, you will have to be especially careful to make sure that you keep at least a little bend in your elbows at all times when riding. If your elbows become completely straight, you will lose your ability to follow your horse's movement with

Tip/Quote of the Day # 4560

The quieter you become with your aids, the more detail you can hear and feel in your riding.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 4559

Practicing transitions on a circle allows you to utilize the bend and increased engagement from the circle to improve the connection in your transitions.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 4558

"In every sport, life goes in waves, up and down, keep rowing the boat and you’ll meet the next wave coming up, but don’t jump out of the boat!" ~ Chris Bartle

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