No jaw will become supple with force. Force creates more resistance and eventually requires more force.

You will get farther faster than trying one more time after a good execution. Exhausting your horse mentally and physically will not get…

When you have a problem in a gait that is not resolving, you must gear down

Ride a downward transition on an exhale.

Reactive is not the same as responsive A reactive horse is one that is stuck in survival mode. They are in a constant state of anxiety. They don’t trust their rider/handler to make good decision on their behalf. The horse doesn’t have a good leader and feels the need to react in the name of self preservation. A responsive horse is a secure animal that is easily adjustable and ready to execute the request of the rider/handler. These horses have found a trusted herd leader and

Patience makes progress. Rushing anything only gets you to the wrong destination more quickly. Your horse did not learn bad habits overnight. You did not learn bad habits overnight. You can’t fix either in a day, a week, a month. You need to set your goals with a long term mindset....“In a year from now I would like to be better at x.” Then you work to improve 1% each ride. Figure out what puzzle pieces need to be developed to achieve your goal. Be patient. Each piece take

Big hides bad. Big is easier.

The horse does not know your goals nor do they care.

Focus on building the partnership with your horse not your awards cabinet. When the partnership is solid the awards will come. Your horse does not care about the award neither should you. All you should care about is the horse’s opinion of you.

There is a difference between forward and faster.

Be the change you want to see in your horse.

You will never straighten your horse or get the hindlegs under the horse by containing or managing the head. By straightening the hindlegs, the head and neck will not need to managed or contained. Food for thought.

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Anything taught with force will eventually fail

Practicing poorly will never lead to improvement. Stop. Gear down. Go to the previous step and refresh. Ask the question again later.

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