Starting a green horse over jumps is much like teaching a child to read. Both require a step-by-step approach, where…
Many riders find that no matter how many lessons they take and how much they practice, their jumping form still…
Jasen Shelley, a United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) hunter and jumper course designer, encourages riders at all levels to try…
In the last few years, hunter horses have been overshadowed by their flashier, speedier counterparts in the jumper ring. With…
Breaking in tall boots can be a pain—literally. The backs of rider’s knees and ankles are especially susceptible to…
Many dedicated hunt seat riders don’t have access to a stadium-sized jumping arena, yet they still want to improve their…
The United States show jumping community has lost one of its legends in Sapphire, the longtime partner of rider McLain…
Heading into the show ring is stressful enough—the last thing you need is a wild ride in the warm-up ring…
Q: I’ve been jumping my gelding for around three years now, and we still aren’t in sync. I find myself…
Even if you can nail the distance to every fence, your hunter is sure to stay out of the ribbons…