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English Riding

Horsemanship How-to: Stop Your Horse from Bucking or Playing After a Jump

  Though a few famous show jumpers were known for their exuberant displays after clearing challenging obstacles, bucking and playing…

13 years ago


Horsemanship How-to: Hold Reins Correctly

Both English and western riders can sometimes be misguided as to how to hold the reins correctly. That diminishes their…

13 years ago

Question of the Week: Long take-off spot

Q: When I jump my horse he always takes off way too early, to the point that I’m scared of…

13 years ago

Question of the Week: From western pleasure to jumping

Q: One of the horses I ride was professionally trained for western pleasure. Now I want to ride him English…

13 years ago

Question of the Week – Breaking in new riding boots

Q: I recently purchased a new pair of field boots. I’ve been wearing them around the house and at the…

13 years ago

Horsemanship How-to: Master the Two-Point Position

  English riders are introduced to the two-point position during their first few lessons. But western riders can improve their…

13 years ago

Horsemanship How-to: Help Your Horse Jump Better with Trot Poles

Adding trot poles (often called placement poles) to your schooling jumps can have a positive effect on your horse’s performance.…

13 years ago

Online Tack and Horse Equipment Guide: English Riser Pad

Occasionally it’s necessary to use a specific type of pad to augment the fit of an English saddle. A riser…

13 years ago

Online Tack and Horse Equipment Guide: Running Martingale

Running Martingale: The English running martingale is similar in form and function to the training fork popular with western riding.…

13 years ago

How to fit an English bridle to your horse

A properly fitted bridle will be comfortable and look good on your horse. Photo: Leslie Potter Edited Press Release Properly…

13 years ago