English Riding
Score More in the Dressage Arena
Think you need an extreme dressage makeover to improve your test scores? While there are no shortcuts to correct training,…
Make Your Own Cross-Country Jumps
Perhaps you want to try cross-country jumping or would like to enter an eventing show. Many areas of the country…
- English Riding
- Horse Eventing
- Horse Riding and Training
- Horse Riding Disciplines
- Horse Shows and Competitions
- Hunter Jumper
Jumping Cross-Country Obstacles
Three basic types of cross-country obstacles—ditches, banks and water—must be carefully and systematically introduced to even the boldest cross-country horse.…
Safe Driver Checkpoints
Anyone who has witnessed, or been involved in, an accident with a horse-drawn vehicle knows how horrific the consequences can…
Hand Position for Hunt Seat Riders
The trained eye of a horse show judge sees nearly everything. Riders who believe they’ve ridden a perfect round over…
The Shoulder-Fore: Shoulder-in Training Wheels
The shoulder-in is one of the best exercises for suppling a horse, building his strength, and increasing his freedom in the…
The Lazy Jumper
Q. My seasoned jumper is a “been there, done that” kind of horse. But lately he’s been dropping rails, almost…
Secure your Slipping Leg
Q. My horse often gallops off after a jump. Sometimes he even humps his back and pitches. My trainer said…
Balanced Approach
© Copyright Jonathan Hutchins and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence Q: I plan to compete at the…
Get Collected
Q. My 5-year-old gelding has a nice carriage and collected walk, but loses most of it when we trot. At…