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"Often one hears riders in whatever discipline say that their aim is to bring the horse to a certain level or to place highly at certain shows. These goals are absolutely legitimate, but we must not forget that they are only a byproduct of what should be our highest
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Many horses with back or Sacroiliac issues often do best starting off a ride with the rider having a canter around in a light seat.
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"If you are riding a youngster they are definitely tuned into you. I found that if I rode unconcerned on the trails so were they. Eventually nothing seems to bother them." ~ Manette A Pacheco
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If your horse does not offer to stretch near the end of a workout, there is a good chance that you didn't have him working correctly through his topline during your ride.
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Sometimes we don't know how much we don't know. And that is the problem...
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You must be able to interpret the feedback/information that your horse is sending you during your rides, without reacting emotionally.
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"Good riders land over an obstacle, go the the next jump and make a good arrangement. Great riders land with their horses already arranged for the next obstacle." ~ Bill Steinkraus
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Truly correct riding is the best physical therapy for horses. Incorrect riding breaks them down prematurely.
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"Where your eyes go, your focus goes." ~ Tonya Johnston
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YOU are the one in charge of your riding. That means making sure that you have the right horse for you, and the right trainer. It also means that you stay motivated to work and train hard, pushing through the inevitable ups and downs of the sport. Others can help
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"It is easier for horses to relax their muscles when there is no hand in their mouth." ~ Stefan Wolff
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"Natural ability is handy, but I’ve seen so many gifted riders amount to nothing because they weren’t hungry or determined enough. Someone with high ambitions, commitment and who is hard working is always going to stand out." ~ Boyd Martin
