If you’ve been to any equine event, you’ve likely seen a horse steadfastly refusing to load into a trailer and a group of frustrated humans determined to change his mind. It’s the perfect recipe for someone to get hurt....
Location, location, location. Held in the Alltech Arena at the world-famous Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., one of the most awesome equine tourism opportunities is available right outside the event, not to mention...
Take a test of horsemanship skills, throw in some obstacles you might find on the trail or a working ranch, add the element of speed, and top it off with a big dollop of fun. This is extreme cowboy...
Our best tool for improving our equine athletes is no secret: a cache of proven exercise routines. During moments when we most need to use them, though, many of us fail to rely on them like we should. Instead,...
Q: When I try to halt my horse from any gait faster than a walk, she stops abruptly on her front end and I’m thrown forward. What should I do?
A: Let’s begin with the core principles of safe and...
One of the hazards of working in equine media is that you can get a little jaded. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll never tire of horses, but once you’ve seen eventers compete at the four-stars, freestyle reiners spin and...
Trail riding is a lot of fun. Add some friends to the mix, and you take it to a whole new level. Group trail rides can be a great way to spend time with your buddies and make friends....
No matter how well-prepared you are for a group trail ride, certain challenging situations can occur. The following tips will help you best prepare for them.Injury.
Injury of either...
Round-pen work — also known as free longeing — is used by many horse owners, but the level of success achieved varies greatly. Used properly, this form of groundwork can be a valuable tool in building a solid foundation...
Riders generally fall in to two camps with their cantering commitment: unbridled enthusiasm or apprehension that leans towards avoidance. In the case of a horse with a disorganized or rushing canter, riders usually prefer to spend a majority of...
