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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1355
"It is our job as riders to train a horse to think on his feet, with quick, clever and genuine reactions." ~ William Fox Pitt
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1354
Some horses ride a bit differently when show jumping on grass vs sand. Make sure you practice for both, if there is a chance you will eventually have to compete on both.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1353
A good trainer will know what you are capable of, and may sometimes push you slightly out of your comfort zone, asking you to do something that you would probably not attempt on your own. This can be a great opportunity to make a big "deposit" in your
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1352
The sensitive type of horse is always aware of your breathing when you are riding them. Focusing on keeping your breathing calm and regular will give your horse confidence.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1351
Doing the same thing day after day hinders growth. Think about how that might apply to your riding.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1350
"Follow the horse's mouth by means of a supple back." ~ Nuno Oliveira
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1349
As you are about to come down the centerline of a dressage test, briefly think about something that you know will make you smile. You and your horse will both relax, which will make for a happier performance. The judge will see the difference!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1348
"When a horse startles or shies, he becomes tense and stiff. Making him supple again starts with first calming his mind." ~ Charles de Kunffy
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1347
When Grand Prix show jumper Rodney Jenkins was asked whether or not he also rides on the flat, he responded with, "Well, yes ma'am, that's the only way to get from one jump to another."
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1346
What you do with your seat when you ask for the canter will effect the quality of the canter transition. If you stiffen your hips and back as you ask for the canter (as many riders do when they ask for the canter too strongly,) the horse’s movement will
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1345
"Horses are easier to train than people, especially Thoroughbreds because they are always thinking." ~ Steuart Pittman
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1344
"When you get on, you should feel that your stirrups are a little bit short. As you warm up, as you come out of the saddle and come forward and jump, you should feel that you’re coming into a more comfortable position. If when you get on, you’