Horse Riding and Training
If you think training a horse is difficult, you should try keeping a trained horse happy and interested in…
Q: I show a 15-year-old Quarter Horse mare. She always wants to break into the lope and kick other horses.…
Make sure you have the opportunity to test ride a saddle on your horse before committing to a purchase. Follow…
The great thing about trail riding is that it’s truly a universal pleasure—all kinds of riders can enjoy it. It…
Poor saddle fit can cause pain and trauma, which often manifest as a training issue or poor performance. Joyce Harman,…
One of the easiest ways to track your training progress is to feel your horse’s body all over while you’re…
Q: My horse is afraid of brightly colored or decorated jumps. How can I desensitize him? A: This is a…
In the American Saddlebred show ring, the ultimate honor is to win the open three-gaited or five-gaited championship. Like the…
The nuances of different saddle seat divisions may seem baffling to an outsider. But if you aspire to compete in…
If you ride, one day you will find yourself on a horse that bucks. It’s a natural defense a horse…