# @theplaidhorsemag on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddmb8S8iFgs
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70897599-theplaidhorsemag-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-22T19:00:26.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Plaid Horse Magazine (@theplaidhorsemag) — https://gondola.cc/theplaidhorsemag

## Caption

When something isn’t working with our horses, the instinct can be to change to a stronger bit or add a training gadget. But according to trainer Geoff Teall, more isn’t always the answer.

A horse that feels heavy in your hand may actually need better balance and engagement. A horse that seems to need endless schooling may benefit more from shorter, purposeful sessions. And a horse preparing to show may not need dozens of warm-up jumps before ever walking into the ring.

What’s one area of your riding where you’ve learned that less really is more?

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hunters, horseshowing, hunterjumper, horsetraining, geoffteall, theplaidcast, horseandrider, equestrian, theplaidhorse, showjumping, ourindustry, equitation, horsemanship, equestrianlife, traininghorses, showhorses, horsesofinstagram, horsepeople, ridinglessons, horsecommunity

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