Tip/Quote of the Day # 1373
"Look for the contact: The horse needs to trust and look for the reins in order to begin proper work. Try to let him chew. He should look for the reins, so don’t throw away the reins." ~ Isabell Werth
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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4649
"Good riders land over an obstacle, go to the next jump and make a good arrangement. Great riders land with their horses already arranged for the next obstacle." ~ Bill Steinkraus
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4648
When you ride powerfully forward to the base of your jumps you allow your horse to jump in such a way that is actually the easiest and most natural for him. Building the horse's power right to the base of the jump means that he stresses his hocks
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4647
Competitions are a test of our progress as horsemen. They are not an end in themselves.
Tip/Quote of the Day # 4646
Riders who get the best out of the sensitive type of horse are usually especially good at being tactful.