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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1833
If you feel like you have to push and drive your horse to the jump in front of you, they are probably behind your leg, no matter what speed you are actually traveling.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1832
"The ability to learn faster than your competitors may be the only sustainable competitive advantage." ~ Arie de Geus
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1831
The horse's lightness (or lack thereof) will be particularly evident in the downward transitions.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1830
One sign of a well trained horse is that nearly anyone capable can hop on and get the horse to go well. It can be a good question to ask yourself now and then when you are training your horse.... Could other riders at my barn get on my horse
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1829
A strong back is necessary for the horse to be able to achieve and maintain self carriage and collection for any length of time under a rider. Make sure you are not asking for too much too soon.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1828
"The quality of a good canter: round, energetic, straight, cadenced, light. You have to feel in the strike off that the horse lifts his forehand without throwing himself forward." ~ Nuno Oliveira
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1827
Tightly clamped thighs make you lose your nice deep seat, and can drive the horse's back down into a hollow position.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1826
When strength is needed, such as when riding a strong horse, a rider needs to be able to find their strength in the center of their body - their core. Many times they attempt to find their strength in their arms or shoulders instead, and this is counter productive. As instead
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1825
"As a rider you always want to go on the good side. But you have to do a bit more on the bad side to make it as good as the good side. How many riders want to work the bad side? When I’m teaching, I see everyone
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1824
"Great horses bring an unquenchable love for the game, and a fierce competitive desire to every competition." ~ Jimmy Wofford
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1823
Let the turn into the obstacle be your half halt.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1822
Riders who get the best out of the sensitive type of horse are usually especially good at being tactful.