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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4613

Lesley Stevenson

17 Aug 2026
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"Keep your hands down in front of the jump. Stop trying to control him with your hands, and control him with your seat." ~ Chris Bartle

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4652

Remember that whatever you are used to usually feels right to you. You will often have to step out of your comfort zone if you wish to improve.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 4651

“Thoroughbreds tend to thrive on physical movement, and they are, like all horses, hypnotized by their own rhythms. Repetition of success creates a sense of peace.” ~ Steuart Pittman

Tip/Quote of the Day # 4650

Your horse's stride can only be as long as his neck is long. So try not to shorten the neck, but rather look for the feeling that your horse is reaching forward into your connection with his head and neck.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 4649

"Good riders land over an obstacle, go to the next jump and make a good arrangement. Great riders land with their horses already arranged for the next obstacle." ~ Bill Steinkraus

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