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Horse Riding and Training

Flawless Riding Position

A good equitation rider will always stand out by creating the impression that horse and rider are one, riding effortlessly…

21 years ago


Hot or Cold: Which Temperament is Best for You?

When purchasing a horse or choosing one to ride, we tend to be smitten by a horse's appearance and abilities.…

21 years ago

Grooming for Halter and Showmanship

One of the things that draws us to horses is their beauty. In halter classes, this attribute is center stage.…

21 years ago

Tips for Bathing Your Horse

It's amazing that horses agree to our strange requests—and this includes wearing a flashing Rudolph nose and reindeer ears at…

21 years ago

Electrolytes for Horses

It's not just water that needs to be replenished during exercise in hot weather. Horses working for prolonged periods in…

21 years ago

Book Excerpt: Riding for the Blue

What ignites the competitive spark? Does it happen the first time a lead liner finally masters the up/down of the…

22 years ago

Show-Ring Spectator Etiquette

At the famed Wimbledon tennis championships, a spectator's cell phone rang during a key moment in the finals. All eyes,…

22 years ago

What a Half Halt Is (and Isn’t)

A half-halt isn't: pulling the reins. To start out, riding instructors often teach beginners very simplistic aids to take the…

22 years ago

Getting a Rescued Horse to Trust You

Horses are rescued for many reasons, including neglect, abuse and lack of handling. Each horse will react to life changes…

22 years ago

Evaluating Equine Fitness

BEFORE YOU GO...You will probably want to spend many hours in the saddle to see as much country as possible.…

22 years ago