Engagement
No, this is not an article on how to change your marital status! Engagement is a crucial component to successful dressage and jumping. But what does it mean?? And how can you achieve it? Find out here!
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4602
"We want to GUIDE and SHAPE [our horses], we do not want to create straight jackets and do hostile take overs." ~ Manolo Mendez
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4601
“Suppleness is the result of riding in the correct position for years." ~ Richard Watjen
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4600
"The goal of training is to build the horse's mind and his muscles. Suppleness and relaxation require adequate muscle strength. Strengthening requires both contraction and relaxation. Blood flow and oxygenation occur when the muscle relaxes. If the muscle is kept in a constant state of contraction, it
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4599
If you are nervous right before you enter the show ring, take a moment to talk to and pet your horse. And make it genuine, no matter how your warm up went! It will relax both of you, and help you to focus.