Riding Quotes by Nuno Oliveira

Every rein aid must be preceded by an action of the torso. Otherwise you only address the horse's head.

— Nuno Oliveira

Ask often, be content of little, reward always.

— Nuno Oliveira

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

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

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

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

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

The secret in riding is to do only a few things but to do them right

— Nuno Oliveira

Every time the rider forgets to regulate the cadence, the horse begins to take control.

— Nuno Oliveira

I don't want riders who work physically hard. Work by thinking.

— Nuno Oliveira

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

Shoulder-in is the aspirin of horseback riding - it cures everything.

— Nuno Oliveira