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Horse Shows and Competitions

Show-Ring Spectator Etiquette

At the famed Wimbledon tennis championships, a spectator's cell phone rang during a key moment in the finals. All eyes,…

21 years ago


What a Half Halt Is (and Isn’t)

A half-halt isn't: pulling the reins. To start out, riding instructors often teach beginners very simplistic aids to take the…

21 years ago

Getting a Rescued Horse to Trust You

Horses are rescued for many reasons, including neglect, abuse and lack of handling. Each horse will react to life changes…

22 years ago

Traveling With Your Horse

By Cary L. Szuwalski When you are preparing to travel with your horse, packing is an organizational challenge. Every horse…

22 years ago

Leading Your Halter Horse to Victory

Like contestants in a Miss America pageant they strut and parade their exceptional beauty and perfect bodies. Their glossy coats…

22 years ago

Riding with a Light Touch

The ideal western horse, according to trainer Patty Meek, is one that "gives to the bridle and is supple, giving…

22 years ago

Don’t Cut Corners

Riding in an arena would be a lot easier if, once the aids had been given for the required gait,…

22 years ago

Rating the Competition

Horse show season is in full swing, and it's time for me to plan the rest of the competition year.…

22 years ago

Teach Your Horse to Back

As riders, most of our attention is usually focused on how well our horses go forward. In the show ring,…

22 years ago

Showing A-Circuit Hunters

If you find yourself longing to compete at national shows, here are four tips that the A-circuit riders and trainers…

22 years ago