If your horse has ever received bodywork, chances are good that you have learned how much the region of his…
Hunter and jumper courses can be tricky. Learning to ride them well can be even harder. Whether it’s a hunter…
It’s the kind of exercise that we never leave behind, no matter how simple it seems until you break down…
Although jumping comes naturally to most horses, to a great extent, correct jumping style must be learned. Even if you…
Starting a green horse over jumps is much like teaching a child to read. Both require a step-by-step approach, where…
Many riders find that no matter how many lessons they take and how much they practice, their jumping form still…
No horse is born able to understand and perfectly respond to a rider’s aids. Whether through bad habits, physical make-up…
Jasen Shelley, a United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) hunter and jumper course designer, encourages riders at all levels to try…
In the last few years, hunter horses have been overshadowed by their flashier, speedier counterparts in the jumper ring. With…
Breaking in tall boots can be a pain—literally. The backs of rider’s knees and ankles are especially susceptible to…