The beauty of selling products on the Internet is that, virtually, the world is your market. This is a boon for those of us who have accumulated horse equipment that we no longer need, either because we’ve changed horses,...
Halting is an essential skill for obvious reasons—dismounting, avoiding collisions and so on. The halt is more than just coming to a stop, however. A good halt shows that your horse is listening to and respecting your aids, is...
Horsemanship is considered by many exhibitors to be among the most difficult of the western pattern classes. It requires soft, invisible cues from the rider to the horse to execute precise transitions and maneuvers in a relaxed and willing...
A native of the Emerald Isle, the Connemara Pony has charmed the world with its disposition and athleticism. More >>Because of their small stature and conformation, ponies are usually treated differently than horses. They are often relegated to the...
Lauren O’Brien’s seventh-place finish at the Rolex Kentucky Four-Star Event this year may not have made the sports headlines, but for 41-year-old O’Brien, from Vass, N.C., and her long-time equine partner, Dunraths Alto, 16, that top-10 finish—achieved after jumping...
The recreational trail rider’s most valuable treasure, next to a good horse, are the public riding trails. One of the reasons trail riding is enjoyed by so many equestrians—more than any other equestrian activity or discipline—is the seemingly unlimited...
Mastering the rollback turn is a fundamental necessity for any aspiring jumper or equitation rider, says hunter/jumper trainer Greg Prince from his Woodridge Farm in Sherborn, Mass. “A well-executed rollback allows you to show off your riding skills in...
Recreational riding is America’s No.1 equestrian pastime. Nothing compares to exploring nature on horseback. But when you visualize yourself on the trail, a barn-sour, jigging, bolting, spooking horse probably isn’t part of the fantasy. These all-too-common bad habits have...
Concern about the health of our environment is rising, and many horse owners are part of the growing contingency of people stepping up to care for our planet. Maintaining healthy pastures, controlling runoff and implementing good manure management methods...
Few would deny that mules are living proof of hybrid vigor—the scientific concept that a cross between two different breeds (or in this case, species) will produce offspring that are smarter, stronger and more resourceful than either parent. George...
