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In wet or muddy conditions, it can be a good idea to get someone to wipe off the bottom of your boots after you get on. This will help to keep your feet securely in your stirrups, without sliding around as they might do when they are wet.
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From Facebook fan Annette Gaynes ~ "Self carriage of the rider is necessary for self carriage of the horse."
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When working with a horse that does not have a great natural lengthening, make sure that you don't ask for too much too soon. Compare this to a singer who is training their vocal cords… they gradually expand their vocal range until they hit their limit. This helps
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When your horse is harder to the left because he wants to carry his body too "curled" to the left, this is often best addressed by going to the right, rather than the left. If you can do some good work with your horse's body fully
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If you want your horse to like his job, you need to make an effort to keep his job likeable.
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"Working-in is one of the most important aspects of dressage. You want your horse to be long, round and stretching before you start more taxing work, to get the muscles in front of and behind the saddle soft and working – gymnasts don’t hop straight onto the top
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When you have a good contact, your horse can feel your thoughts transmitted through the reins.
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Your leg creates the energy, and your seat controls the length of the horse's stride.
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Horses speak through actions. Try to listen to what they are telling you.
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"A horse seeks where it's most comfortable." ~ Ralph Hill
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"Horses don't WANT to jump badly! They jump badly because of US! Ever seen a horse get loose in a steeplechase? It jumps like a BIRD!" ~ Jimmy Wofford
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The fastest cross-country horses are not necessarily the fastest horses in general, but the ones that are the easiest to set up for the jumps. So work on your horse's adjustability.
