Tip/Quote of the Day # 260
A tense, tight back is a blocked "bridge" for the energy that should be moving from the horse's hindquarters to the rider's hands.
A tense, tight back is a blocked "bridge" for the energy that should be moving from the horse's hindquarters to the rider's hands.
There is no better, more effective, and longer lasting source of "bodywork" available to our horses than good, correct flatwork!
"Riding is, therefore, an ongoing, never-ending, challenging process. That aspect makes riding so intelligent and significant an effort. One merely strives, never arrives." ~ Charles de Kunffy
"If the rider encounters a problem, he must first look for the cause in himself. Most of the time, the rider is the cause of the problem. Only someone who looks at his own riding critically and is willing to improve constantly and learn more will be a good
Your balance and the strength of your core are what allow your position to be unaffected by your horse's changes of speed.