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# Tip/Quote of the Day # 4648
- URL: https://www.myvirtualeventingcoach.com/tip-quote-of-the-day-4648/
- Published: 2026-10-02T05:30:02.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-02T05:30:02.000Z
- Author: Lesley Stevenson
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When you ride powerfully [forward to the base of your jumps](https://www.myvirtualeventingcoach.com/articles/the-deep-distance-that-sweet-spot) you allow your horse to jump in such a way that is actually the easiest and most natural for him. Building the horse's power right to the base of the jump means that he stresses his hocks *less* on the takeoff. The horse that is underpowered has to *push* that much harder to get over that jump. And being balanced with his hind legs well under him means less stress on his front legs on the landing side.