Tip/Quote of the Day # 2083
"The conversation with your horse is a private one, others should not see it." ~ Eric Smiley
"The conversation with your horse is a private one, others should not see it." ~ Eric Smiley
With horses, just like with people, let your actions speak for you. For example, you may think you are rewarding your horse when you say "Good boy" or "Good girl"… But if you don't also release the aid, your horse will not really feel
Always sit the trot for a least a few strides before asking for a transition to canter or walk.
It is common for riders to accidentally teach their horses undesirable behavior by releasing the pressure of an aid at the wrong time. Be mindful of only rewarding behavior that you actually want.
"Incorrect training is as if you buttoned a sweater wrong. In order to fix it you must unbutton it and start over again." ~ Reiner Klimke You cannot just add another layer over the top and expect it to be right!