A light hand is one which never feels the contact of the bit with the bars. — Francois Robichon de La Gueriniere Copy Share Image
In order to have a good hand, it must be light, gentle, and firm. — Francois Robichon de La Gueriniere Copy Share Image
A firm hand is one which holds the horse in full contact. — Francois Robichon de La Gueriniere Copy Share Image
Horsemanship is the one art for which it seems one needs only practice. However, practice without true principles is nothing other than routine, the… — Francois Robichon de La Gueriniere Copy Share Image
Others make a point of trying to attain the precision and poise they see in those who have the ability to choose from a… — Francois Robichon de La Gueriniere Copy Share Image
A light hand is one which never feels the contact of the bit with the bars. — Francois Robichon de La Gueriniere Copy Share Image
Above all, a horse should never be chastised out of foul mood or anger, but always with complete dispassion. — Francois Robichon de La Gueriniere Copy Share Image
Neither should, for the same reason, the lessons be for too long a period; they fatigue and bore a horse, and it should be… — Francois Robichon de La Gueriniere Copy Share Image
The knowledge of the nature of a horse is one of the first foundations of the art if riding it, and every horseman must… — Francois Robichon de La Gueriniere Copy Share Image
In order to have a good hand, it must be light, gentle, and firm. — Francois Robichon de La Gueriniere Copy Share Image
Grace is so great an adornment for a rider, and at the same time so important a means to the knowledge of all that… — Francois Robichon de La Gueriniere Copy Share Image
