A firm hand is one which holds the horse in full contact.

- Francois Robichon De La Gueriniere

The knowledge of the nature of a horse is one of the first foundations of the art if riding it, and every horseman must make it his principal study.

- Francois Robichon De La Gueriniere

Others make a point of trying to attain the precision and poise they see in those who have the ability to choose from a great number of horses those …

- Francois Robichon De La Gueriniere

In order to have a good hand, it must be light, gentle, and firm.

- Francois Robichon De La Gueriniere

A light hand is one which never feels the contact of the bit with the bars.

- Francois Robichon De La Gueriniere

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

Neither should, for the same reason, the lessons be for too long a period; they fatigue and bore a horse, and it should be returned to the stable wit…

- Francois Robichon De La Gueriniere

Above all, a horse should never be chastised out of foul mood or anger, but always with complete dispassion.

- Francois Robichon De La Gueriniere

Grace is so great an adornment for a rider, and at the same time so important a means to the knowledge of all that which is necessary for persons asp…

- Francois Robichon De La Gueriniere