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If you use spurs, make sure you only use them at the moment you are asking, you don't want your spur to be hitting your horse's side with every stride.
Horse's have excellent memory, praise them when they do a movement correctly.
During a test, the horse needs to remain calm, relaxed and attentive. If the horse gets tense, they become rigid through their neck and back, which can result in irregular rhythm. You will see the horse pin his ears and the tail will swish quickly and not in rythmn of the horse's movement. Stay calm and focused and get your horse back in a calm state of mind again.
Get a feel for when your horse is tired. You can de-motivate a horse to work hard when he is tired. Be aware of your horse's personality. All horses are different so you must pay attention on a daily basis of how your horse feels to how the training will be for that day.
Provide a variety of exercising every week, for example you can lunge him, maybe go for a hack around your stable, or go for a trail ride.
Don't forget about turnouts, or take your horse for some grazing on grass...
How about a "beauty parlor day" where you can groom your horse, most horses love to be groomed!
Just getting them out to move around besides being trained in a lesson is a great way for them to get more relaxation.
If your horse rushes in the trot, establish a natural, unhurried rythmn.
You want to achieve a steady rein connection and even contact with your horse’s mouth. This is an example of developing good communication with your horse.
If you can keep a steady contact when changing directions, you are on your way to progressing to the next test.
Chewing the bit and a moist mouth are good signs of elastic contact.
The walk should be rhythmical with the stride covering plenty of ground.
Never force the horse into a shape with your hands.
Remember, a period of relaxation after each exercise should be included in your training session, as well as before your session starts and afterwards. This is a rest period and a reward for the work he has done.
A positive attitude will give confidence for you and your horse.
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Sit evenly over the horse's spine with your upper body relaxed, upright and balanced.
Sit with supple hips. The hips and seat must be able to move in harmony with the horse's movement. Don't forget to keep your ankles supple, otherwise this can create more bounciness in your trot work
TIP FOR BEGINNERS JUST LEARNING DRESSAGE:
For beginners learning Dressage, start with lunge line lessons. Working on the lunge line is excellent for building rider confidence and an independent seat. Make sure the horse is lunged first, so that he/she can loosen up. Remember to wear a helmet, and once you are mounted, take time to become familiar with the horse's rythmn by riding in rising trot.
Novice riders should consider taking lessons before buying their first horse. Try leasing a horse first and take lessons for about six months.
This will give you a chance to learn all aspects of horse care, safety, general handling of a horse, along with the commitment it takes for the care these wonderful animals.
Keeping your horse healthy requires routine vaccinations, worming and regular trimming and shoeing services.
Keep a good relationship with your veterinarian and your farrier.
Have your veterinarian check your horse's teeth every year.
Keep your jaw, shoulders, arms and hands relaxed when you are riding. If you are tight in your jaw, you will be tight in your arms!
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