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Soften the reins too much at the beginning of a lengthening, and you may find that you lose your stored energy. Which will likely cause your horse to quicken his stride rather than giving you a true lengthening.
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Always be on the lookout for signs that your horse's topline is becoming fatigued, such as increasing mental agitation or fussiness, and allow for a stretching break before true resistance begins, or the horse will start to become resentful.
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Nearly every rider will experience plateaus in their training. Only those that have the patience to keep a good attitude while pushing through them will ever get there.
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Stay quiet and let the exercise teach the horse.
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Correct Dressage is like physical therapy for a horse. When done well, it brings out the best movement the horse is capable of - creating a straight and supple athlete, that is therefore more likely to stay sound.
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The intensity of a half halt is determined by the strength of the push into it.
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"Under no circumstances (except to save your life) is see-sawing on the bit ever allowed. Nor is sneaky jiggling. The bit should only be moved by the chewing action of the horse." ~ Catherine Haddad Staller
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A calm, attentive horse begins with a calm, attentive handler.
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When one speaks of "disciplining" a horse, it does not mean to punish, but rather to correct. You simply stop the unwanted behavior and show them what they should be doing instead. Always train the horse to give you a consistent pattern of behavior.
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The mouth is never the real problem. What you feel in your hand is a reflection of what is happening behind the saddle. Get the back relaxed and swinging, and the hind legs active, and the horse will feel like putty in your hands.
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The horse shouldn't feel punished for trying to escape the connection, they should just feel unsuccessful.
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The pulley rein can be used as a back up to ANY restraining aid that is ignored by the horse. Don't save it just for emergencies!
