Laura Kraut and Cedric, shown here at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, have joined their 2008 Olympic teammates…
The sitting trot holds a unique, and perhaps even a little notorious, reputation. Many riders are of the opinion that…
By jennifer gauthier (Own work) [GFDL or CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons Q: I purchased a Haflinger trail horse…
Maintaining a balanced, consistent, and controlled canter on the correct lead presents enough challenges. But what if your horse…
Q: My horse will not halt for more than a few seconds. This is especially irritating when we jump a…
A horse show class can seem like a marathon torture session, especially if you’re aboard a cranky horse or trying…
Though a few famous show jumpers were known for their exuberant displays after clearing challenging obstacles, bucking and playing…
The Pelham is the most popular leverage bit used in hunters and hunt seat equitation competition. It is designed to…
Both English and western riders can sometimes be misguided as to how to hold the reins correctly. That diminishes their…
Q: When I jump my horse he always takes off way too early, to the point that I’m scared of…