That rush of adrenaline powers you through the cloverleaf pattern, knowing that just a hundredth of a second will make all the difference— every move must be flawless.Champion barrel racer Michele McLeod has experienced many such perfect runs, winning...
Q: On my last dressage test, the judge wrote "inconsistent contact.” I know contact is one of the foundations of dressage; how do I keep it consistent?
A: Contact is the point where rider’s hands feel the horse’s mouth,...
Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse-health questions in our Ask the Vet series.Q: I’ve been doing dressage with my horse for the past four years and we’ve been progressing slowly but steadily up the levels. She is now 19...
Totilas with Dutch rider Edward Gal winning the Grand Prix Freestyle at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.Totilas, the legendary Dutch-bred stallion who once dominated international dressage, has been officially retired. The announcement was posted this morning on...
Q: My horse has a tendency to completely ignore me at the canter. He shoves his head out and forward, opens his mouth to evade the bit, and runs off. Usually I’m heading to a jump when he gets...
Love them or hate them, flat classes are part of every hunter rider’s world. Bad transitions, blown leads and the dreaded spook in the corner are common mistakes committed in the ring. Fortunately, there are things you can you...
If you’ve ever found yourself approaching a fence with apprehension, or perhaps have had a bad fall or negative experience while jumping, you’re not alone in your jumping fears.
Don’t lose hope. There are steps you can take and...
Mandy McCutcheon and Yellow Jersey's ride in the team competition at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy.The massive glass doors to the office of Tom McCutcheon Reining Horses open, and dogs, kids and Mandy McCutcheon step...
Western riding often looks effortless, but it’s hard work and good horsemanship that creates that impression. Whether you have a trainer or are trying the DIY approach, here are a few pointers to better western riding from American Quarter...
There is an undeniable elegance in hunt seat riding. Despite the inherent risks involved with jumping a horse, it’s aesthetically beautiful: horse and human taking flight together. But let’s be honest. Posers who are merely propped up on their...
