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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3996
"Energy from the hind engine must be coupled with mental and physical suppleness." ~ Christine Traurig
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3995
"It is good to ride with closed eyes once in a while." ~ Nuno Oliveira
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3994
A word about the double bridle: The curb bit is a tool for refining the aids, not for applying more force. If the double bridle is used because otherwise the rider can’t ride his horse on the bit or because he can’t control it, neither the horse nor
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3993
"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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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3992
"The inside leg assures that he is consistently looking for the outside rein. Come on, get him sensitive. If you’re too busy with your inside rein, it takes the focus off the inside leg. Try to get rid of the thinking that everything will fall part if you
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3991
If you feel that you have to push your horse to the jumps, your horse is behind your leg.
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3990
"Stretch. And more stretching. It's good for him and he will like it." ~ Ingrid Klimke
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3989
From Facebook fan Gabby Ballin ~ "Just because something went bad once doesn't mean it'll go bad again. If you anticipate a problem, your horse will too."
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3988
"Only use the spur to correct. The spur is not intended to ride a movement. It cannot just support the gait or the movement. Make a clear correction with the spur. If you are constantly giving your horse an aid, he will get numb to it. " ~ Steffen Peters
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3987
"Horses have taught us that progress in learning takes place in an environment of contentment. Fear and tension block success. Boundaries must exist, be clear, and be consistent. Within those boundaries our horses are encouraged to express themselves." ~ Steuart Pittman
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3986
"It is not dressage that is difficult, it is making it look easy that is difficult. Some horses are born with presence, while others you can train presence. Either way, dressage is about improving the paces." ~ Carl Hester
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 3985
“A good horse should be able to sort out his own feet at the jumps.” ~ William Fox Pitt