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From Facebook fan Elise Vandover ~ "I often tell my students that the outside rein is like the vinyl wall of an above-ground pool; elastic, stretchy and flexible, but enough of a boundary to keep the 'water in the pool'."
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Remember that to balance your horse in front of a fence you do not necessarily have to slow down. Many times you simply need to change the shape of the canter stride - i.e. bring the horse into a more uphill frame.
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Always finish an exercise with a proper transition to walk, don't just fall into a heap.
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From Facebook fan Kristin Powers ~ "It takes WAY MORE outside rein than you ever think it does!"
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Stop looking for that "perfect" take off spot, and focus on the quality of your canter. A horse that is well balanced, with the right amount of impulsion for the jump at hand, can comfortably leave the ground from just about any reasonable takeoff spot.
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"In practice, do things as perfectly as you can: in competition, do what you have to do." ~ William Steinkraus
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If your horse tends to anticipate picking up the canter when performing the simple change, add a downward transition to walk or halt, or maybe a 10 meter circle in trot, before picking up the canter again. Don't let your horse pick up the new canter lead until
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"When the horse jumps, you go with it, not the other way around." ~ William Steinkraus
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A running martingale that fits correctly does not come into play unless the horse tosses its head, or tries to stick it straight up in the air. It should not be used to keep the horse's head down.
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"NEVER fight the oats.” ~ William Steinkraus Who can tell us what this means?
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"It's amazing what the horse can do, when you teach the rider to ride." ~ Hans Biss
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We first have to teach the horse to enjoy learning.
