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...
It’s mesmerizing to see your horse float across a field, his limbs swinging effortlessly like pendulums. While a horse is built to cover ground, he often loses that long flowing stride with a rider on his back. We often...
Also Read: English Riding Supply Recalls Wire Mouth Bits for Horses Due to Risk of InjuryBits have been used by riders to control their horses for thousands of years. From a simple leather strap to ornate iron contraptions, humans...
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Team Canada’s lead-off rider Yann Candele and Showgirl jumped consistently over two rounds leaving all of the fences up, but being a bit too careful and accruing one time penalty on each course during the Nations Cup format 2015...
When facing jumps, horses can run into a lot of issues, both big and small. For some horses it’s distances, and for others it’s straightness. And as we all know, jumps can pose quite the mental hurdle for riders...
Veteran team member McLain Ward and his 2014 World Games partner Rothchild were first out for the U.SA. Photo by Allen MacMillan/MacMillan PhotographyAfter the successful completion of their horse inspection held on Sunday, July 19, the show jumpers began...
Q: My experience showing horses has been with hunter/jumpers and eventing, all of which require helmet use. Recently I’ve branched out to try new disciplines, including western pleasure and saddle seat. I have begun to show in these divisions,...
Marilyn Little, U.S.A., and her Oldenburg mare RF Scandalous jumped their way to gold at the 2015 Pan American Games. Third after dressage, they turned in two clear rounds, in cross-country and then in stadium, to earn their hardware...
