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Horse Riding and Training

Tail Extensions for Western Show Horses

Everyone wants a gorgeous tail in the show-ring. Once you get to the bigger stock-breed shows, tail extensions are common.…

9 years ago


Working with the Unhandled Horse

Regardless of age or background, I begin all horses’ training in the round pen. As far as I’m concerned, the…

9 years ago

Understanding the Half-Halt

The half-halt is elusive to many dressage riders. Performed correctly, it remains nearly imperceptible to onlookers, while providing necessary balance…

9 years ago

Featured Video: Catch!

When people talk about teaching their horses to do tricks, they usually mean their horse can bow, or "count” by…

9 years ago

Schooling Show Attire

While the dress code for schooling shows is more casual, your goal is to look as neat, tidy and workmanlike…

9 years ago

From Summer Camp to National Championships

Two happy campers, Kristin and Bellinger in the summer of 2014 after their first Prix St. Georges test at Virginia…

9 years ago

Get Your Green Horse Moving Forward

Q: I have a 3-year-old filly that has been started under saddle. However, her natural inclination is to move backward,…

9 years ago

My Horse Bends to the Outside

Q: My western pleasure mare travels canted along the rail and bent to the outside of the circle. I’m only…

9 years ago

Video: What to Do If Your Horse Gets Loose

"Loose horse!” It’s the shout heard at farms across the land that lets our barn brethren know an equine escapee…

9 years ago

Switching from Western to English

Q: I’ve ridden western for many years, but I really want to ride English and jump. Is it hard to…

9 years ago