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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4346
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 # 4345
If you hold too much rein contact on the approach to a fence that your horse is suspicious of, or is "having a look" at, you can easily cause a stop. If a jump is backing your horse off even slightly, that is a free half halt. All
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4344
"The more horses you ride, the better your horsemanship." ~ Michael Jung
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4343
In order to do successful lateral work, a rider must have an independent seat, so their aids can work precisely and independently.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4342
"A good horse should be able to sort out his own feet." ~ William Fox Pitt
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4341
Test your horse's balance with a half halt and a test for self carriage before asking for any transition.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4340
"You have to constantly refine your program and train with the best people that you can find so that you’re always growing and staying competitive." ~ Jessica Phoenix
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4339
The halt (and half halts) must come from the body of the rider, not the reins.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4338
To improve your security over jumps, think about sinking into your ankles as you land.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4337
Think of your brain as a densely wooded area with paths running through it. Whenever you are trying to learn how to do something new, you have to blaze new pathways in your brain.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4336
If you need to use a double bridle to keep your horse in a frame, your work is very incorrect.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4335
Every well ridden corner in the Dressage ring is a suppling exercise, and should be recognized as such.