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Tip/Quote of the Day # 492
When jumping, don't package the canter into a shorter stride than you need for each circumstance.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 491
When a horse is equally laterally supple in both directions, it will be evident in the ease of which one is able to perform changes of bend and direction.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 490
You need to pay extra attention to the balance of your horse's canter/gallop on the approach when jumping cross country jumps at an angle (even a slight angle.) As if the horse's balance is not good, they are more likely to be slow with their
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 489
If you are going to make a mistake when jumping, make it coming forward, not pulling back.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 488
From Facebook fan Kathy Wilson Rowe ~ "When you ask your horse to do something, MEAN it!!! Your horse needs to listen the first time!!"
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 487
The half-pass helps to develop the brilliance of the extended trot, by increasing hip and stifle flexibility, and freeing up the horse's shoulders.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 486
Nagging isn't giving the horse feedback, it is desensitizing him to the aids.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 485
Always think of doing individual half halts between fences as necessary, instead of simply holding. Holding will often encourage the horse to lean on your hand.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 484
Remember that tension inhibits suppleness, so make sure that you are not trying to force your horse to perform.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 483
"Every rein aid must be preceded by an action of the torso. Otherwise you only address the horse's head." ~ Nuno Oliveira
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 482
If you don't take the time to do things right the first time, you will likely have to take the time to do things over. Always keep that solid foundation in mind.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 481
From Facebook Fan Casey Webb ~ "Like foundations for a house... If not done properly the higher stuff can never be right."