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Tip/Quote of the Day # 504
To improve your security over jumps, think about sinking into your ankles as you land.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 503
As you move up the levels, your margin for error decreases sharply. The solidity of your foundation is ultimately what will allow you to pass that test.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 502
Riders who ride over fences with stirrups that are even slightly too long are often the first ones to stand up and jump up the horse's neck when they get to a jump!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 501
Pay attention to where your whip is pointing when you ride, as that is a good indicator of your hand position.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 500
The three most important things you should think about to keep your horses sound are: shoeing, footing, and conditioning.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 499
Rather than simply holding in a combination or when riding down a line of jumps, individual half halts performed in time with the horse's stride will be more effective.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 498
When you turn your toes out while in a seated position, you tighten the muscles of your seat. Which will inhibit your ability to stay "plugged in" to your horse's back, as it will tend to push you out of the saddle. Tight thighs can have
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 497
The best way to build self confidence is to do what you are afraid to do... one baby step at a time.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 496
A tip for instructors - Make it a habit to ask your students questions during their lessons. This will help to keep them thinking, improve the accuracy of their feel, and keep them breathing (when they answer you.) It also allows you to more accurately judge where they are at mentally,
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 495
“A spur that is constantly touching the horse’s sides does not drive the horse forward but on the contrary, it will make the horse sluggish.” ~ Nuno Oliveira
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 494
“For every effect there is a root cause. Find and address the root cause rather than try to fix the effect, as there is no end to the latter.” ~ Celestine Chua
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 493
From Facebook fan Mikki Schattilly ~ "Take a step back and you will often leap forward."