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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3067
The movement of the half-pass helps to develop the brilliance of the extended trot, by increasing hip and stifle flexibility, and freeing up the horse's shoulders.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3066
The main objectives of the warm up phase of riding is to loosen the horse's body (especially the back muscles) and ensure he is attentive to the rider's aids.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3065
"If you are lucky enough to be riding a super quality horse, never believe that you aren’t good enough to sit on their back." ~ Robert Dover
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3064
Training a horse can sometimes be quite a long process! But it's worth it. And you don't get the same feeling from shortcuts.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3063
The greatest horses are those that just KNOW they are the best at what they do.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3062
"It is wonderful to use the 'forward and down' stretching exercise as part of the daily work. We also must keep in mind a suitable balance between work and rest periods during any ride, and we need to schedule adequate days off work and days spent hacking
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3061
"It’s the self-questioning, self-doubting rider that gets the least/worst responses from the horses." ~ Nicole Cotten Ackerman
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3060
"Don't ride to other people's ability – always ride to your own ability and your horse's ability." ~ Andrew Hoy
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3059
"Don't try to guess when your horse will take the jump! When we do that, we usually guess wrong." ~ Jimmy Wofford
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3058
Get on your horse with the mindset that you just know that you are going to have a great ride. Your horse will feel your positive vibes.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3057
Good lengthening, medium, and extended work requires straightness in the form of even loading of the horse's hind legs.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3056
"The regularity of the horse’s rhythm is essential to his gymnastic development." ~ Charles de Kunffy