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Horse Riding and Training

Western Pleasure at Breed Shows

Q. I have shown western pleasure on the open circuit, but thought I’d test my skills at a breed show.…

17 years ago


A Hunter Frame

Q. I want to show my horse in flat classes, such as hunters under saddle and hunter-type pleasure, but I’m…

17 years ago

Matching and Mirroring

Spent 10 minutes matching and mirroring your horse. Stand in your horse’s Zone 3 (about where your leg would be…

17 years ago

Determine Your Horse???s Horsenality

Print out several copies of the Parelli Horsenalities chart, but take some time to observe your horse before you write…

17 years ago

Beat the XC Clock

Q. I completed a successful eventing season at Novice Level last year and plan to move up to Training Level…

17 years ago

Moving Forward

Q. My mare keeps switching gaits. I ask her to trot, and she starts crow hopping and tries to lope. How…

17 years ago

Downhill Dilemma

Q. My 4-year-old mare kicks out and bucks while going downhill on trail rides. My veterinarian has ruled out health…

17 years ago

Cue Speed Between Barrels

Q. My 6-year-old barrel horse runs to the first barrel and home from the last barrel well, but between barrels…

17 years ago

Make a Better Dressage Entrance

Q. I have a hard time making a good first impression in my dressage tests. I can’t turn down the…

17 years ago

Positioned for Cross-Country Success

Q. I have been competing in the amateur hunter division for years, but I would like to try some eventing.…

17 years ago