Q: My horse is arena sour. At first she would just resist a little when I led her toward the arena, but it's gotten worse. Now she’ll stop and refuse to move! I make sure to take her out...
Throughout 2011, the Horse Illustrated team will be trying different equestrian sports for the Test Ride column. In the February issue, Senior Associate Editor Kim Abbott took a saddle seat lesson aboard an American Saddlebred mare named Eve at...
Q: I lease an older horse that’s a retired jumper. He’s a good boy but he holds his head really high. I spend lots of time on flatwork between my lessons and I’m good with my hands. Why does...
Adult amateur hunter rider Sara Healey had always dreamed of owning a dapple gray hunter like Aspercel in the Disney movie, “The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit.” But when she finally got the chance to make that dream...
Q: My trainer spent many hours finding the perfect horse for me in my price range. Some of my friends said I owe her a commission, but she never mentioned one as part of the deal. What else can...
Q: I’m an experienced rider and every year I take on a project horse to fix and resell to a good home. My current project is a 12-year-old gelding that spent many years on the show circuit. Unfortunately, he’s...
Q: I’ve ridden western for years and just bought an English saddle so I can enjoy riding both styles. But I can’t get comfortable with the length of the stirrups on my English saddle. They either feel too long...
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Team USA Wins Gold in Vaulting at the World Equestrian GamesOctober 10, 2010 - History is made as the United States wins its first WEG team...
Q: When I’m practicing at home I never forget a jumping course. But I go off course at nearly every show. After taking the first few jumps I’ll suddenly realize that I have no idea where I’m supposed to...
Q: I've decided to start wearing a helmet after going without for many years. Helmets are a lot different now than when I was a kid! How do I find the right helmet, and how do I know if...
