Tip/Quote of the Day # 1665
"The biggest problem is that most of the younger riders that I watch don’t have a clue how to gallop a horse." ~ Bruce Davidson
"The biggest problem is that most of the younger riders that I watch don’t have a clue how to gallop a horse." ~ Bruce Davidson
Your horse's stride can only be as long as his neck is long. So try not to shorten the neck, but rather look for the feeling that your horse is reaching forward into your connection with his head and neck.
The strength of your engaged core is what allows your position to be unaffected by your horse's changes of speed.
You can tell which instructors have the confidence in their solid understanding of riding concepts based on how much they love it when riders ask them questions. Those who do not like it when students ask them detailed questions often do not truly know how to answer them.
Confidence is something you need to build for yourself. It is something you have to actively pursue and proactively work to maintain.