Horse Riding and Training
Q. At what age should a horse begin getting introduced to the cart? A. Horses can be started in harness…
Decorative markings brushed into the horse’s coat--quarter marks--enhance the conformation of a well-muscled hip and croup, and draw attention to…
Many saddle seat riders believe their sport is misunderstood by those unfamiliar with the discipline. Here, Carole Stohlmann, a United…
Download a printable (pdf) version of this horse show checklist Paperwork: Map to showgrounds Show information Rulebook Membership cards Horse…
The purpose of the showmanship class is for exhibitors to demonstrate their ability to show their horses, rather than showcasing…
Reader's Question: My mare recently kicked me when I was cleaning her corral. It's not the first time she's kicked…
Download a printable version of this page If you grew up riding hunters 20 years ago, chances are you mastered…
Click here to download a pdf of this page. A neatly braided tail accentuates a hunter’s hindquarters. It adds to…
The popular saying, “talk to the hand because the face isn’t listening,” exemplifies rudeness in the world today. If you…
Horses as prey animals are instinctively programmed to do the opposite of what predators want. Our biggest challenge is to…