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Switching from Western to English

Q: I’ve ridden western for many years, but I really want to ride English and jump. Is it hard to…

10 years ago


Ask the Expert: My Jumper is Heavy on the Forehand

Q: My horse seems heavy on her forehand while cantering and jumping. This causes me to lose my balance, resulting…

10 years ago

Fear of Ditches on Cross-Country

Q: My horse is afraid of ditches, so I’ve only been able to show where I know the cross-country course…

10 years ago

Video: Vary Riding Surfaces

One of the easiest ways you can improve your horse’s athleticism and fitness is to exercise him on various surfaces…

10 years ago

Ask the Expert: Stirrup Length for Flatwork and Jumping

Q: How long should my stirrups be for flatwork and jumping? A: Stirrup length, as it turns out, is a…

10 years ago

Ask the Expert: Dressage Transition

Q: I have a 6-year-old American Saddlebred mare that I currently ride saddle seat. I’m thinking about switching to dressage,…

10 years ago

Fix Trot-Fence Troubles

Trotting fences can seem like a bit of a guessing game if you’re just learning to jump or are a…

10 years ago

Video: Let the Exercises Work for You

Our best tool for improving our equine athletes is no secret: a cache of proven exercise routines. During moments when…

10 years ago

Video: Learn to Love the Canter

Riders generally fall in to two camps with their cantering commitment: unbridled enthusiasm or apprehension that leans towards avoidance. In…

10 years ago

7 Warning Signs of Poor Saddle Fit

Poor saddle fit can cause pain and trauma, which often manifest as a training issue or poor performance. Joyce Harman,…

10 years ago