If you have a young horse or a horse that is brand new to jumping, it’s important to carefully introduce him to the sport so he will jump correctly and be confident over fences for the rest of his...
Q: When I ask my horse for a flying lead change, she makes quite the production; however, she does the change. She can do a simple change without any drama, but flying changes are preferred for hunters. What do...
Embed from Getty Images"A Triple Crown winner… a Breeders’ Cup winner… a horse of a lifetime!”
Those were the words used by NBC Sports race caller Larry Colmus to describe American Pharoah at the conclusion of the 2015 Breeders’ Cup...
Staring ahead at the short, chilly days of winter can leave riders feeling desperate. Poor weather and lack of daylight might force them to abandon their riding routines. Their horses will lose fitness, their skills rust over. By revising...
Brian Walker and Tamara 296 at the HITS Ocala Grand Prix in 2015For years Brian Walker has been regarded as one of the best young talents in the hunter/jumper industry. Brian, a dual Canadian and American citizen, has trained...
Any breed of horse can compete in dressage, but as you look further up the levels, the competitive field becomes a bit less diverse. Tall, muscular European warmbloods dominate the upper levels as they have been bred for generations...
Q: How do I keep myself from getting left behind my horse over a fence?
A: The first thing you can do is buy a neck strap or make one out of an old stirrup leather, and use it every...
Blistering turns and smokin’ straight-a-ways mean big wins at gymkhana events. It’s also incredibly fun! On the other hand, top speeds and tight turns put extreme demands on your horse’s body. Running patterns frequently puts undue stress and strain...
The United States Dressage Finals for 2015 are in the books. The event took place at the Kentucky Horse Park from Nov. 5-8 and featured horses and riders who had qualified for the competition at all levels, from training...
Richie Moloney and Alsvid win the Accumulator Class at the 2015 CP National Horse Show on October 30.Popeye the Sailor Man, also known as Irish show jumper Richie Moloney, took first place on Friday night’s Accumulator Class sponsored by...
