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Horse Shows and Competitions

Rider Fear: Show Strategies

According to equestrian sports psychologists, there are things riders can do to overcome ring-related anxiety: Own the situation: The presence…

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Trail Obstacle Dimensions

Bridge - 36 inches wide and at least 6 feet long. Must be sturdy and safe. Ride-Overs - A minimum…

16 years ago

Show Clothes Splurge or Steal?

Whether you are showing on a shoestring or spending your lottery winnings on the circuit, going through the in-gate looking…

16 years ago

Show Ring Fashion

Where to BuyDevon-AireEnglish Riding SupplyHobby HorseKerritsToklat (Irideon)Mountain HorseTroxelWith the beginning of show season comes an annual ritual that many equestrians…

16 years ago

Show Solutions: Dealing with Disaster

Talk about humiliation and frustration! When your best laid plans begin to unravel in the show arena, it feels like…

16 years ago

Be a Horse Show Buddy

Competing at horse shows can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it takes a lot of work just to…

16 years ago

HI Spy: Why Do You Compete?

“Oh, there’s always some point in the day when my friends and I will look at each other and ask…

16 years ago

Look Good, Ride Better

Cleanliness is most important in horse and rider turnout, and it shows that you respect the judge, the sport and…

16 years ago

Lope-over dos and don’ts

Do Practice developing an even, cadenced lope away from the poles. Make sure your cues are clear and your horse…

16 years ago

Trail Class Challenge: Better Lope-Overs

Who would have thought negotiating an obstacle course could draw so much attention or be so much fun? Across the…

16 years ago