Charlotte Dujardin made waves last summer when she earned Great Britain's first-ever Olympic medals in dressage—a gold ones, to boot—in both individual competition and with her teammates for a team gold. Her career with the Dutch Warmblood gelding, Valegro...
Whether you ride competitively or stick to the trails, it’s important to have a horse that halts promptly. A horse that continues to pull against your hand or wiggles impatiently can cost you a ribbon in the show pen....
This video, created by Canadian phone company Telus, is titled The Last Cowboy. As a knowledgeable equestrian, you might be wondering why a video starring a female rider with an English saddle would get that title, but it...
Q: I’ve been jumping my gelding for around three years now, and we still aren’t in sync. I find myself frustrated and confused when he takes an extra stride right before the jump when I’m not expecting it. On...
For anyone that aspires to compete in eventing, cross-country jumping is a critical skill to master. However, opportunities for schooling are often limited by location, not to mention winter weather. Fortunately, there are many cross-country concepts that you can...
Q: I like to ride in trail classes, but I have trouble with the back-throughs. What’s the best way to practice?
— Lynn Bates, Indiana
A: There are a few key things to know when practicing a backing obstacle. First,...
It’s important to keep your trail horse and yourself fit even when you can’t make it out on the trails due to bad weather or time constraints.Horses are more willing to perform when they can breathe easily and their...
Carla Wennberg, coach of the 2013 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association reserve national champion western team from St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, N.C., offers some advice to help you teach and reinforce neck reining.Equipment: Remember...
While neck reining is not necessarily a complex skill, it is one that requires basic training. If you want to ride one-handed, you need to make sure both you and your horse understand the foundation of neck reining.
Carla Wennberg,...
When you consider famous draft horses, the Budweiser Clydesdales are probably the first to come to mind. In addition to making appearances in parades and at events across the country, they’re also the stars of the renowned Budweiser Super...
