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Remember to take advantage of any hills you may have to build your horse into a stronger athlete. Progressive hillwork done several times a week, with days in between for muscle recovery, will build your horse up to a peak level of strength... which of course will make his job
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"Transitions are the ultimate exercise for training the horse to better balance and collection." ~ Hank Van Bergen
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"In training you have to be very honest. You cannot lie to your horse or your trainer or the dressage judges. If you only can do something one out of 10 times at home, then you know you have to be lucky at the show—and we know we’
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"With transitions, horses find their balance by themselves." ~ Kyra Kyrklund
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"In training, make jumping the reward." ~ Jimmy Wofford
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"When you come to a jump, the horse is the one who has to decide to leave the ground." ~ Andrew Hoy
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Don't necessarily shy away from horses that have a naughty streak and lots of character. These are very often the best horses.
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"At home you have to be very aware of your problems. But you can't be too picky at the show." ~ Kyra Kyrklund
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Keep breathing as you give an aid. If you hold your breath when you give an aid, you may cause your horse to stiffen.
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When you come down the center line in your Dressage test, briefly think about something that you know will make you smile. You and your horse will both relax, which will make for a happier performance. The judge will see the difference!
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How do you prepare for transitions? Try thinking "active hind legs” into the connection of the outside rein, one to several times as needed, in rhythm with the horse's stride.
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Be brave! Get out of the ring, and ride out in the open as often as you can. Your horse will be happier, and a stronger, more well rounded athlete.
