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Horse Riding Disciplines

Breaks for Jumps

Q: Most of the time my green hunter is very brave at unfamiliar jumps. But every now and then at…

17 years ago


Building Jump Standards

If you board your horse at home or a small local stable, chances are you don’t have a fancy course…

17 years ago

Rating Your Run

A winning barrel horse must know how to rate, says Martha Josey, world champion barrel racer and clinician. In simple…

17 years ago

Platinum Performance Exhibition of Champions

Are you a reining queen or a dressage diva? Does your adrenaline rise with the sight of western spins and…

17 years ago

Guide to the Slow Jog

The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Handbooks describes the jog as “a smooth, ground-covering two-beat diagonal gait.”  Sounds straightforward, right?…

17 years ago

Sitting Trot in Style

You’re in the midst of a hotly contested hunt seat equitation class. Thankfully, your horse is listening to your aids…

17 years ago

Knocking Over Barrels

Q. I always have trouble knocking over barrels. What am I doing wrong? A. Most of the time this is…

17 years ago

Increase Barrel Racing Flexibility

Photo: Dean Gugler/flickr.com Q. What is the best way to increase my young horse’s flexibility for barrel racing? A. Choosing…

17 years ago

Make a Complete Stop After a Barrel Run

  Q. My barrel horse will not stop completely or turn after I pass the finish line. What can I…

17 years ago

Time to Leave for Hunters and Jumpers

Although it’s frustrating to have your hunter or jumper excused from the show ring due to refusals, don’t assume you…

17 years ago