Attention to detail is critical when you’re competing in showmanship. Follow these tips for maneuvering the patterns during a class.
Memorize the pattern. Before your class, close your eyes and visualize you and your horse performing the pattern confidently...
Gearing up for the first show of the season can be a little overwhelming. Whether this is your first year out or you’re a seasoned competitor, you know that preparation is key to success. That’s why we’re giving you...
If popular culture is any indication, zombies are the most serious, imminent threat to our society. When the virus breaks out, you want to be prepared. Be ready to barricade your home so that the roaming horde can't break...
Did show season sneak up on you and your horse? Does everything about an upcoming show look appealing, except your horse? Well, take heart. Even though the clock is ticking, here are 10 steps that’ll help transform your barn...
Trainer and judge Julie Winkel believes that a more perfect position makes a more effective rider. In line with that philosophy, she explains the four different seats she teaches her riders in order to be effective.
The first is the...
Ah,that elusive perfection! Hunter and jumper riders spend years perfecting their position in the saddle, acknowledging the links between form and function and between a visually appealing picture and an effective ride. But what is the less than perfect...
If you are new to showing or have been away from the show pen for a while, there are some steps you can take to boost your confidence in order to help your horse perform his best.
Begin by selecting...
You've memorized your test and studied your rulebook, but there are some niceties that you should know about so that you aren't inadvertently offending your judge before you've even started your test. Veteran dressage judge Cindy Sydnor offers a...
Line dancing is great for the socially challenged. There's no need to find a partner. You don't need to improvise your own choreography. If you can't follow a beat, you can just follow the people around you. The steps...
What is it with cat videos on the Internet? We've created a vast network for information sharing that has revolutionized the world, and yet all anybody seems to do with it is upload videos of cats. It's a...
