Do not rely on huffing and puffing as an accurate fitness measurement. Too many riders gauge their horse’s adaptations to exercise by whether or not he breathes heavily when being ridden, and unfortunately this is not an adequate assessor....
Swiss rider Steve Guerdat riding Albfuehren’s Paille triumphed in the 2015 Longines FEI World Cup Jumper Finals in mid-April in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Allen MacMillan/MacMillan PhotographyFor a girl from the Midwest arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada, is...
Michael Jung and FischerRocana FST (GER), winners of the 2015 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.Riding in reverse order of standing, the tension mounted for each rider entering the show jumping ring at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event in Lexington, Ky....
Since 2011, the Kentucky Reining Cup has been held in conjunction with the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, and has become a fan favorite in its own right. After a thrilling day watching top riders tackle one of the toughest...
It was a miserably wet, chilly day at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., for the cross-country portion of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. Horses going earlier in the day had the definite advantage before the rain became...
Tim Price and Wesko (NZL), currently tied for first placeAfter a long day of dressage in the bright sun, Germany’s Michael Jung came out tied for the lead with New Zealand’s Tim Price on a score of 36.3. Winning...
World Cup winners Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro from Great Britain showing lovely canter work in their Grand Prix test that earned them five ‘9’s out of seven judges. The other two judges awarded them an 8 and an 8.5....
Are you ready to take off the bridle? Before you do, you must be absolutely certain you can maintain safety, as well as obedience in your horse. Riding without a bridle shows that you and your horse have refined...
It’s helpful to take video of horse show classes, perhaps to preserve the memory of an important day, happy time, or maybe to analyze later as a teaching tool. Videos can help us figure out where our riding skills...
Q: My horse is not respectful on the lead rope. He barges into my personal space and sometimes tries to bolt off. How can I teach him to lead more safely?A: Safety is your first priority, and respect is...
