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In hand work is a great way to teach the horse the concept of moving away from pressure. When the horse knows how to yield to pressure anywhere on his body on the ground, you will be able to apply it to under saddle work.
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“We want to make sure we don't pinch with our thighs and knees, because that can pop the rider out of the saddle like a clothespin on a bowling ball.” ~ Lauren Sprieser
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Be careful not to drill movements. Doing so can be both mentally and physically irritating to the horse, and sets them up for repetitive strain, soreness, and injury.
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“My horse follows the bit to a solid contact. Warm-up is not only for loosening but also for developing this steady contact with the bit. From the beginning, when I pick up my reins in the walk and posting trot I expect my contact to be steady. I don’
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“The secret in riding is to do few things right. The more one does, the less one succeeds. The less one does, the more one succeeds.” ~ Nuno Oliveira
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Riders who take the time and effort to learn theory will go much further in this sport.
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Don't forget to ride the last stride before every jump… don't "jump ship" and freeze up on your horse just when he needs you the most.
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"If the horse does not enjoy his work, his rider will have no joy." ~ H.H. Isenbart
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“It’s really important with the piaffe that I can make it easier for the horse by allowing him to travel forward. If I was to keep him on the spot all the time, it’s a tremendous amount of strain. If I did that every day, the horse would
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When you halt and salute the judge at a competition, remember to smile! This will send the judge the message that you are confident about your performance, which can impress the judge and may even influence your scores in a subconscious way.
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Lateral movements are not an end in themselves, but serve to stretch the outside of the horse's body, make the horse more laterally supple, improve straightness, and encourage the horse to carry more weight behind by engaging whichever hind leg is being targeted by each specific movement.
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“Thoroughbreds tend to thrive on physical movement, and they are, like all horses, hypnotized by their own rhythms. Repetition of success creates a sense of peace.” ~ Steuart Pittman
