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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2473
"The first thing to think in a half-halt is to make it invisible to those watching on, which is easier said than done." ~ Carl Hester
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2472
There is no better, more effective, and longer lasting source of "bodywork" available to our horses than good, correct flatwork!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2471
"Adopt a classical position, resist all fads and gadgets, and ride the horse quietly and softly between the two straight lines of the stirrup leather and the elbow to the horse's mouth. It's simple. It's just not easy." ~ Jimmy Wofford
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2470
"The quality of the [rider's] seat determines whether we can even speak of 'riding', or whether the horse simply has to 'deal with' the load on his back." ~ Kurt Albrecht
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2469
In a good connection, the rider's hands should breathe with the horse's mouth.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2468
Don’t ride faster than you can think.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2467
"You need to have a good seat to be able to use a spur correctly. You should not use them unless your horse is in front of your leg. They are not to be used to get your horse forward." ~ Hazel Roberts
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2466
When you do a lengthening, whether in trot or canter, you should move up to your lengthening within a few strides. Then maintain that exact level of lengthening until the end of your line, where you take just a few strides to (clearly!) show your transition down.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2465
Notice that the stiffest tree is the most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending in the wind. Think about how this concept applies to both horse and rider...
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2464
Keep your leg aids light. Too much leg becomes something similar to white noise. It is unfair to expect your horse to hear your aid above the noise.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2463
If your horse struggles to maintain a consistent rhythm, think of using your breathing to help him stay regular. This is one reason why counting is so useful, as when you count, you will breathe in that rhythm.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 2462
Both horse and rider should learn to love that deep takeoff spot when jumping. A deep spot in balance is the safest place to be.