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Horse Riding and Training

Horse Show ChecklistHorse Show Checklist

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 PresentationShowmanship: Perfect Your Presentation

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 CompetitionHow to Braid a Horse’s Mane for Hunter Competition

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 CompetitionHow to Braid a Horse’s Tail for Hunter Competition

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 HabitsGood Hand Habits

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
My gelding tries to put everything in his mouth. How can I stop this bad habit?My gelding tries to put everything in his mouth. How can I stop this bad habit?

My gelding tries to put everything in his mouth. How can I stop this bad habit?

Reader's Question: My gelding tries to put everything in his mouth. When I put on his halter or bridle, he…

18 years ago

John Henry has Pal in Racing History

He’s not known as being a very amicable horse. In fact, John Henry is liable to bite the hand that…

18 years ago

Get Ready to Ride for Some Ranch Sorting

The newest competitive event sanctioned by the American Quarter Horse Association is ranch sorting. Similar to the popular sport of…

18 years ago