Rollback turns are difficult because they involve so many skills. Riders need to look ahead and plan a turn after…
Huntseat equitation riders are often admonished by their coaches to sit up straight and maintain good posture. A graceful, erect…
"The judge just doesn’t like my horse.” Unfortunately that’s a common rationalization when a rider is perplexed about her horse’s…
Decorative markings brushed into the horse’s coat--quarter marks--enhance the conformation of a well-muscled hip and croup, and draw attention to…
Download a printable version of this page If you grew up riding hunters 20 years ago, chances are you mastered…
Click here to download a pdf of this page. A neatly braided tail accentuates a hunter’s hindquarters. It adds to…
Ever wonder why sometimes you and your horse can’t quite put in a great round over jumps? Maybe the problem…
Q. My 5-year-old gelding holds a quiet, steady rhythm to his jumps, but he tends to land on his forehand…
Q. I currently ride my 10-year-old gelding in jumper classes. He is very smart and a beautiful jumper, but he…
There is more to the sport of jumping than just getting from one side of the obstacle to the other.…