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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1343
Tightly clamped thighs make you lose your nice deep seat, and drive the horse's back down into a hollow position.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1342
Make sure there is a slight time lapse between a light aid and a correction. This gives the horse a chance to respond to the light aid - and it gives him a chance to LEARN from the correction.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1341
Many times horses benefit from cantering early on in the warm up. Don’t wait until the trot feels perfect. Canter early on to improve the trot.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1340
Nagging isn't giving the horse feedback, it is desensitizing him to the aids.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1339
"Dressage is not just for competition. It is gymnastics for horses and all horses can benefit from it, as they are more likely to stay sound with a long, stretchy neck, soft body and easy movement." ~ Carl Hester
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1338
If you don't give your horse something to do when riding, he might come up with a plan to give you something to do. Have a plan, and keep him busy.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1337
"Connection is often misunderstood. The horse must be taught to go from the seat and leg to the hand for it to be correct. But some riders will try to force it by working their hands and arms to 'work the horse’s neck back and forth to
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1336
With horses that like to curl their neck and become over bent, the rider needs to be careful not to get their reins too short. This will cause the horse to stay too short in the neck. Think of having longer arms that are always reaching towards the horse’s
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1335
"What is essential is not to tighten the legs during the dressage training, but rather to use them without effort while allowing them to hang softly near the horse’s sides." ~ Nuno Oliviera
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1334
"If you don't pull you won't have to kick and if you don't kick you won't have to pull…" ~ Jimmy Wofford
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1333
When a horse collects, his shoulders will come up naturally. Don't attempt to artificially raise the front end.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1332
If you overdo counter bend to the point where your horse is falling in on his inside shoulder, it can quickly become a counter productive exercise. Do not let the horse’s neck bend excessively in any direction.