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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3303
From Facebook fan Kimberly Neumeyer ~ "Ride forward so that you can wait [in front of the fence.]"
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From Facebook fan Kimberly Neumeyer ~ "Ride forward so that you can wait [in front of the fence.]"
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Mental limitations can often be much more career limiting for riders than physical limitations. If things are difficult for you physically, don't give up!
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From member Karen Barbato ~ "You will KNOW when you connect with a gifted instructor. They answer so many questions and fill in the gaps."
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A good lunging program will allow your horse learn how to balance himself on a proper circle in self carriage, without the added challenge of a rider on board.
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From Facebook fan Joan Dunlap ~ "Every barn should have an Emotion Bucket for riders to deposit their bad vibes before handling a horse."
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"Never teach a horse something you don't want him to learn." ~ Anne Rawle
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A horse needs to have above average back strength to carry a rider easily in collection. If you have lofty goals with your riding, it is a good idea to keep your horse on a strength training program.
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You don't really improve your horse's canter by just cantering around and around. Instead, use lots of forward and back transitions to "spice up" your horse's hind legs.
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From Facebook fan Nicole Cotten Ackerman ~ "Someone once suggested I recognize that I was nervous because 'I love this and am so lucky to be doing it', and now I say that out loud to myself and my horse every time the nerves creep in... works wonderfully!
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A horse can only be truly straight when they are equally laterally supple on both sides.
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"Be precise on the flat. Then a course will be easy." ~ Joe Fargis
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"When your horse loses his 'go', try sitting lighter, not deeper. I find on my mare, when I'm losing impulsion, I'm gripping or riding too deep. And when I just relax my legs and drape them and use my hips more, my horse