A systematic training approach addresses your horse’s fitness from head to tail. Whether you run barrels or trail ride,…
Aside from barrel racing, pole bending is the most popular speed event in America. Throughout show season, at local competitions,…
Circle too small, horse falling off the rail, rider cutting corner, horse weaving down the centerline ... Do these judge’s…
What happened? You were galloping down to a jump, your horse’s ears were up, and your eyes were analyzing the…
About the AuthorKim and Kari Baker are identical twins who raise Appaloosas on their Montana ranch. Do you often hanker…
Here are some basic philosophies to keep in mind when jumping: Build confidence from the start. Never test a young…
Riding the flat and running walk on a Walking Horse is like floating through air—it’s the ultimate ride,” says performance…
Did you know that the word "dressage” comes from a French word that means "to train”? Every time you sit…
Practice makes perfect, right? Yes, but if your speed event practice consists of running a pattern over and over again,…
For many riders the days of learning to post the trot are relics of the past. The hours spent listening…