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You will always have more options when approaching a fence off of a shorter, bouncier canter stride with lots of activity. That's when just about ANY takeoff spot feels smooth. Whenever you feel like your horse took off from a "bad spot", the actual problem was
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With both jumping and Dressage, if your horse is struggling to maintain a consistent rhythm, think of using your breathing to help him stay regular. This is one reason why counting is so useful when riding, as when you count, you will breathe in that rhythm.
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"A riders feel will always be reflected by the horse. Harmony is the word that describes the result of riding with feel." ~ Klaus Balkenhol
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"In training we must be encouraged to first establish the principles and only then to tackle the details." ~Reiner Klimke
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"Some riders change their horse, they change their saddle, they change their teacher; they never change themselves." ~ Unknown
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"It’s better to have three days of excellent schooling with breaks, stretching, or hacks in between than it is to have six days of sour, mediocre schooling. If your horse does something well, give them a reward and a little break. Be free and easy with the praise,
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"Get comfortable with centerlines. We ride centerlines all the time in dressage, so make them your friend. Remember, nothing changes on centerline." ~ Steffen Peters
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"The key to performance in the sport horse is their back." ~ Chris Bartle
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"You don't need much skill to maintain a good position... if your horse is not moving." ~ Jimmy Wofford
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The less you see a rider do, the better. That means they are communicating with the horse quietly, and the horse is attentive and responsive.
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"Good dressage, like good coffee, is rich, smooth and well worth the wait." ~ Lisa Roberts
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Think of pushing your stomach towards your hands, rather than bringing your hands backwards towards your stomach to connect. And if you feel like you must bring your hands back to connect, your reins are too long.
