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Horse Riding Disciplines

Showing Hunters and Jumpers

There is more to the sport of jumping than just getting from one side of the obstacle to the other.…

18 years ago


Gallop and Hand Gallop

We spend much of our time in the saddle honing the walk, trot and canter, but there are two other…

18 years ago

Hunter Bit Decision

Of course you should always ride your horse in the bit that lets him perform at his best. And you…

18 years ago

Ride After the Jump

So much preparation is spent riding toward a jump that riders often neglect to continue riding after the jump. Whether…

18 years ago

The Making of a Cow Horse

In the Old West tradition, horses earned their keep when gathering and trailing cattle on the open range. In fact,…

18 years ago

Entry-Level Eventing

Can you keep your horse on the bit through basic dressage movements? Is he comfortable negotiating difficult terrain while hacking…

18 years ago

Canter Transition Troubleshooting

On-the-aids goes out the window when you ask for canter. Your horse trots faster and faster until he finally plunges…

18 years ago

Western Pleasure Perception

We’ve all heard the jokes and the ridicule. We’ve heard western pleasure horses called peanut rollers, zombies and creepers. It’s…

18 years ago

Getting Your Barrel Horse Through the In Gate

Go to any barrel racing or pole bending competition, and you’re bound to see at least a few horses spinning…

18 years ago

Reduced Speed Ahead

What’s wrong with this scenario? Why aren’t the horse and rider on the same wavelength? There are several possible reasons.…

19 years ago