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Horse Riding Disciplines

Start ’em up

One of the biggest questions concerning young performance horses is when to start their serious training. Being too hasty can…

11 years ago


Forever Green

If you’ve competed much, you’ve surely seen the evergreen horse. At the start of each show season the same horse…

11 years ago

Leg Yield Troubleshooting

If you've gone to light, active aids with your legs (squeeze-release, squeeze-release) and you're still not getting your 35-degree angle,…

11 years ago

Handling Bad Behavior

One minute you’re riding along and everything is fine, and the next thing you know, your horse erupts into a…

11 years ago

Better Jumping with Ground Pole Exercises

Setting up some ground pole exercises in your arena or schooling field is a great way to make flatwork more…

12 years ago

Tall Boots

Breathing in the new leather fragrance in the tack shop, facing a wall of tall English boots, all gleaming softly,…

12 years ago

Show Nerves: Fixing the Fear Factor

You’re so excited to be at the show! The in-gate swings open, you nudge your horse into the arena and…

12 years ago

Perfect Your Showmanship Patterns

Attention to detail is critical when you’re competing in showmanship. Follow these tips for maneuvering the patterns during a class.…

12 years ago

The Long Shot

 When Hannah Burnett and her horse, Keep the Faith, contest the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, they won’t be accompanied by…

12 years ago

Have a Seat

Trainer and judge Julie Winkel believes that a more perfect position makes a more effective rider. In line with that…

12 years ago