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Horse Riding and Training

Introducing a Horse to a Cart

Q. At what age should a horse begin getting introduced to the cart? A. Horses can be started in harness…

18 years ago


Gallery: Quarter Marks

Decorative markings brushed into the horse’s coat--quarter marks--enhance the conformation of a well-muscled hip and croup, and draw attention to…

18 years ago

Saddle Seat Myths and Misconceptions

Many saddle seat riders believe their sport is misunderstood by those unfamiliar with the discipline. Here, Carole Stohlmann, a United…

18 years ago

Horse Show Checklist

Download a printable (pdf) version of this horse show checklist Paperwork: Map to showgrounds Show information Rulebook Membership cards Horse…

18 years ago

Showmanship: Perfect Your Presentation

The purpose of the showmanship class is for exhibitors to demonstrate their ability to show their horses, rather than showcasing…

18 years ago

What can I do to teach my horse not to kick humans?

Reader's Question: My mare recently kicked me when I was cleaning her corral. It's not the first time she's kicked…

18 years ago

How to Braid a Horse’s Mane for Hunter Competition

Download a printable version of this page If you grew up riding hunters 20 years ago, chances are you mastered…

18 years ago

How to Braid a Horse’s Tail for Hunter Competition

Click here to download a pdf of this page. A neatly braided tail accentuates a hunter’s hindquarters. It adds to…

18 years ago

Good Hand Habits

The popular saying, “talk to the hand because the face isn’t listening,” exemplifies rudeness in the world today. If you…

18 years ago

What Do Horses Think We Humans Are?

Horses as prey animals are instinctively programmed to do the opposite of what predators want. Our biggest challenge is to…

18 years ago