We spend much of our time in the saddle honing the walk, trot and canter, but there are two other…
So much preparation is spent riding toward a jump that riders often neglect to continue riding after the jump. Whether…
Can you keep your horse on the bit through basic dressage movements? Is he comfortable negotiating difficult terrain while hacking…
On-the-aids goes out the window when you ask for canter. Your horse trots faster and faster until he finally plunges…
What happened? You were galloping down to a jump, your horse’s ears were up, and your eyes were analyzing the…
Here are some basic philosophies to keep in mind when jumping: Build confidence from the start. Never test a young…
Don’t forget your safety sense when longeing. The following guidelines will help keep you safe. Equipment: A cotton longeline, rather…
Haunches-in (or travers) is the most advanced way to teach your horse inside bend. For a correct haunches-in, your horse…
Stiffness in the saddle is one of the biggest hidden handicaps to good riding — not the obvious stiffness that…