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Horse Shows and Competitions

How to Braid a Horse’s Mane for Hunter Competition

Download a printable version of this page If you grew up riding hunters 20 years ago, chances are you mastered…

18 years ago


How to Braid a Horse’s Tail for Hunter Competition

Click here to download a pdf of this page. A neatly braided tail accentuates a hunter’s hindquarters. It adds to…

18 years ago

Dressage Judges’ Pet Peeves

There is more to dressage competition than the ability to create a good pattern. Correct basics, a proper seat and…

18 years ago

How to Prepare for Trail Classes

Performing in trail classes sounds so easy — after all, you aren't actually out on the trails battling wild creatures…

18 years ago

Competing in Western Horsemanship

We've all heard it, maybe even said it ourselves: "If I could afford a $20,000 horse who moved like that…

18 years ago

Could You Possibly Play Polo?

There’s more to polo than chukkers, mallets and fancy horses with closely cropped manes. If you want to investigate the…

18 years ago

Western Perception

We’ve all heard the jokes and the ridicule. We’ve heard western pleasure horses called peanut rollers, zombies and creepers. It’s…

18 years ago

What is the 4-D Barrel Racing Format?

The 4-D format has become quite popular in barrel racing, thanks in large part to the National Barrel Racing Association…

18 years ago

Equine Jet Setters

The consequences of jet lag in horses have become more relevant in recent years due to international competition and the…

18 years ago

Stay Clean at Shows

When it comes to grooming for a show, most of an equestrian’s energy ends up focused on the horse; but a rider’s…

18 years ago