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Tip/Quote of the Day # 744
From member Karen Barbato ~ "You will KNOW when you connect with a gifted instructor - they answer so many questions and fill the gaps."
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 743
“With the bend on the circles and in the travers, it is important to use as little inside rein as possible. If you need the inside rein, there is something wrong with the earlier work.” ~ Christoph Hess
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 742
The rider who keeps their weight too far forward at the gallop will cause their horse to gallop on the forehand. When the rider's weight (center of gravity) is correctly above the center of the saddle at the gallop, the horse will be able to more easily gallop
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 741
"Lighten your aids, otherwise you'll need a gas mask at the end of a Grand Prix test." ~ Carl Hester
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 740
Move your hips towards your hands rather than moving your hands towards your hips.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 739
People enjoy their jobs if they are told they are good at what they do, and horses are no different in this respect. Praise your horse often! And especially on cross country, try to make him feel like he is king of the world!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 738
The less you see a rider do, the better. That means they are communicating with the horse quietly, and the horse is attentive.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 737
Spend time on the basics, such as straightness and suppleness, and the more difficult movements will fall into place naturally.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 736
Your seat shouldn't stop the horse's hind legs in half halts and downward transitions, it should send them actively up into your hand to stop the horse on its hindquarters.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 735
Always look for the feeling that there is more horse in front of you than behind you. How do you achieve this? Two ways… don't get ahead of the horse's center of gravity, and try to keep the horse's neck as long as possible.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 734
In order to do successful lateral work, a rider must have an independent seat, so their aids can work precisely and independently.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 733
From Facebook fan Dorothy Smith ~ "In riding, as In a dance, one leads, one follows, but both must love to dance for it to become art."