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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2816
"Corners are not just 90 degree angles to an equestrian. They have currency." ~ Woolfette MacGillicuddy
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2815
Think "uphill" in your trot and canter lengthenings. Yes, the horse should be allowed to lengthen its neck slightly into the lengthening. But you still want to feel like you are on a motorboat - nose up, butt down.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2814
The hindquarters are the engine, but you steer the horse by controlling the shoulders.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2813
If you want to jump well, make sure you can consistently canter over poles on the ground in a smooth, balanced manner. I am always surprised how many riders are attempting to jump courses, yet they cannot nicely canter over a ground pole. It is simply a smart way to
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2812
Tension anywhere in the horse's body blocks the flow of positive energy like a kink in a hose.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2811
"The difference between an incorrectly compressed horse and a collected horse is that the collected horse can put his nose toward the ground (stretch) while staying round." ~ Nuno Oliveira This is SO important!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2810
Riders should generally aim to use the calf of the leg for aiding - NOT the heel of their boots. And definitely not the spur! The spur should be saved for when reinforcement is truly necessary.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2809
Moving the bit in the horse's mouth to keep him from bracing against it is preventing the symptom without addressing the underlying cause.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2808
"The less we do on cross country, the easier we are on our horses. Learn how to be more still. Don't touch their mouth unless you need to. Plan your turns." ~ William fox Pitt
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2807
Impress your Dressage judges by showing a clear difference between riding a corner and part of a circle.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2806
"Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They're made of sweat, determination, & a hard-to-find alloy called guts." ~ Dan Gable
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2805
When riding and training, make sure you are truly in neutral after every correct response from your horse. This means no aids!