Breathing in the new leather fragrance in the tack shop, facing a wall of tall English boots, all gleaming softly,…
You’re so excited to be at the show! The in-gate swings open, you nudge your horse into the arena and…
Trainer and judge Julie Winkel believes that a more perfect position makes a more effective rider. In line with that…
Ah,that elusive perfection! Hunter and jumper riders spend years perfecting their position in the saddle, acknowledging the links between form…
Flatwork at the walk can help improve communication with your horse over fences. Photo: Leslie Potter Q: I recently bought…
Q: A few months ago I bought an older horse that had spent the last few years as a trail…
It’s easy to fall into the rut of riding through the same course every time you jump, especially if you…
If you’re worried about riding your horse over his first jump, you can always teach him on a lead. Remove…
If you are interested in teaching your inexperienced or young (at least 4 years old) horse to jump, low obstacles…
Q: I am a very small adult rider so I can ride larger ponies. I recently started riding a 14.2-hand…