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Sharon Biggs

Fixing Falling In

Circle too small, horse falling off the rail, rider cutting corner, horse weaving down the centerline ... Do these judge’s…

20 years ago


Perfecting the Posting Trot

For many riders the days of learning to post the trot are relics of the past. The hours spent listening…

21 years ago

Tips for Bathing Your Horse

It's amazing that horses agree to our strange requests—and this includes wearing a flashing Rudolph nose and reindeer ears at…

21 years ago

Show-Ring Spectator Etiquette

At the famed Wimbledon tennis championships, a spectator's cell phone rang during a key moment in the finals. All eyes,…

22 years ago

What a Half Halt Is (and Isn’t)

A half-halt isn't: pulling the reins. To start out, riding instructors often teach beginners very simplistic aids to take the…

22 years ago

How to be a Horseless Rider

"No, we can't afford a horse"... Those words are hard to hear as a child, and grownups even find that…

22 years ago

Deworming Tips

Providing your horse doesn't have a phobia about deworming, you can easily do the deed yourself. If you are unsure…

22 years ago

Longeing Safely

Don’t forget your safety sense when longeing. The following guidelines will help keep you safe. Equipment: A cotton longeline, rather…

22 years ago

A Thanksgiving Treat

Most of us can afford the occasional dive into a rich treat, but our horses can’t. Their digestive systems are…

22 years ago

Supplements for Horses

The circulars and catalogs a la equine slide through the mail chute. Unable to resist the latest horse thing, you…

22 years ago