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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1043
Smooth seas do not make for skillful sailors. And easy horses don't often produce good riders.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1042
Always have more time than your horse.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1041
A tip for instructors - Turn on the forehand can be a great way to teach your students about the importance of the outside rein.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1040
Always use both reins together to steer, especially when jumping. Using one rein only turns the horse's nose - but using both reins turn the horse at the shoulders, which means his body will more accurately follow your chosen line.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1039
It is common for riders to accidentally teach their horses undesirable behavior by releasing the pressure of an aid at the wrong time. Be mindful of only rewarding behavior that you actually want.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1038
"Make the front of your body longer in order to obtain a more effective back and seat." ~ Mary King
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1037
Practice your two point position. If you want to have a really solid position over jumps, practice it a lot.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1036
"When cross country is ridden properly it doesn't look like show jumping." ~ Jules Stiller
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1035
When tacking up, always take the time to pull your saddle pads well up into the pommel of the saddle. The pressure of a tight saddle pad across the withers area can make a horse sore.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1034
Always keep your spine stretched upward when riding. When you slump, your head and shoulders will become "heavy", and your horse will likely become heavy in your hands.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1033
If you do all of your training on the exact same kind of footing, i.e. either all firm ground, or all sand - you might be putting your horse at an increased risk of possible injury. Training on a variety of different surfaces will develop both the strength and the
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 1032
You must train your horse to understand that he should stay at whatever speed you put him in until told otherwise. Remember that every time you allow your horse to make a decision about his speed or energy level (or you don't realize that he has done so)