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Horse Riding and Training

Over the Fence: Donna Barton Brothers

Recently I had the pleasure of talking horses with NBC Sports horse-racing reporter Donna Barton Brothers. You might have read…

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Trail Riding for Dressage Horses

  Riding outside most often proves to be one of the surest accelerants of dressage training. First, there is no…

9 years ago

My Horse is Scared of Barrels

Q: My horse and I are trying barrels, but he seems to be a little afraid of them. I’ve been…

9 years ago

Dealing with the Lazy Horse

  Riding a horse that refuses to go forward is like having a Ferrari with no gas pedal; sure, it's…

9 years ago

What to Do If a Horse Gets Loose in the Arena

A horse galloping at liberty is a sublime sight, but trouble trumps grandeur when that horse is rollicking in the…

9 years ago

Five Pole Bending Tips

If you’re lucky enough to ride a really good games horse, it’s sometimes easy to forget that he still needs…

9 years ago

Featured Video: No Rider Necessary

We’re not sure what the story behind this 2008 video is. Did the rider fall off? Did the horse just…

9 years ago

Staying Secure After the Jump

Q: I have been working with a green horse over 2'6" fences, and when he lands he pulls his head…

9 years ago

Are Bits and Hackamores Cruel to Horses?

Q: I’ve read that bits hurt a horse’s mouth, hackamores can injure the delicate nerves and bones in the nose,…

9 years ago

How to Fit Hoof Boots

With so many horses going barefoot, hoof boots are becoming more popular than ever. Barefoot horses sometimes need protection on…

9 years ago