In the calmness of the walk, horse and rider can find the time to think and to prepare the quality of the following trot and canter. — Nuno Oliveira Copy Share Image
Equestrian art is the perfect understanding and harmony between horse and rider. — Nuno Oliveira Copy Share Image
Every rein aid must be preceded by an action of the torso. Otherwise you only address the horse's head. — Nuno Oliveira Copy Share Image
Training a horse is above all feeling and trying, according to what you feel, to help the horse and not to force him. — Nuno Oliveira Copy Share Image
It is a mistake to keep the horse on the bit for too long. He must be relaxed at the walk on the long… — Nuno Oliveira Copy Share Image
Don't lose sight of the fact that hip and legs drive the horse forward and the hands merely channel this power by gentle rein… — Nuno Oliveira Copy Share Image
For the young, the practice of equitation is a valuable lesson, as it requires the exercise of all human virtue. If they are introduced… — Nuno Oliveira Copy Share Image
The horse must understand and accept any demands made by rider without any resistance. Reward the horse each time he does what is asked… — Nuno Oliveira Copy Share Image
The secret in riding is to do only a few things but to do them right — Nuno Oliveira Copy Share Image
Every time the rider forgets to regulate the cadence, the horse begins to take control. — Nuno Oliveira Copy Share Image
A horse will never tire of a rider who possesses both tact and sensitivity because he will never be pushed beyond his possibilities. — Nuno Oliveira Copy Share Image
Shoulder-in is the aspirin of horseback riding - it cures everything. — Nuno Oliveira Copy Share Image
