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Tip/Quote of the Day # 899
"All work should be able to be done in a snaffle. Double bridle is not an instrument to get the horse’s head down!" ~ Carl Hester
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 898
If you try to teach a horse something while tension is present, his learning will be compromised. And you will be more likely to run into problems associated with the flight response.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 897
Horses don't generalize as easy as humans do. When we teach the horse something new, he doesn't easily apply that knowledge to other situations. You have to consciously show him how to apply it elsewhere. For example when you teach a horse to move off of
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 896
“Look for a genuine coach with real coaching skills rather than a rider who may know how to do something, but not how to teach it. Also, find someone who has solid experience of working with riders of your level." ~ William Micklem
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 895
"Collection is a gathering of the energy – not something you get by using the reins, it is something you get by using your seat and legs." ~ Marilyn Payne
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 894
Riding with your thumbs on top keeps your hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders in a "neutral" position, which allows your joints to move most freely for an elastic rein connection.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 893
"Riders tend to lean back and pull on horses who are rushing, which makes a bad situation worse. When you pull back against your horse, he will usually invert, drop his back and lean against your hand. Once he is in this shape, no bit in the world will
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 892
“The horse has to learn to look after himself, otherwise I might as well get off and just chuck him over. And I’m not that strong. I don’t go to the gym.” ~ Ben Maher
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 891
Land from a jump thinking about what you are going to do next. Don't land thinking about what you just did.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 890
Half halts are one of the most important ways of increasing the horse's carrying power.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 889
Always remember that every top rider was once a beginner. You will progress the most if you walk that fine line between being patient with yourself as you learn and improve your skills, and pushing yourself to do what is most challenging for you to do.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 888
Only precise riding trains the horse correctly. Be exact in your geometry, figures, and lines.