Kids helping horses is an amazing thing to see from today's youth. There are many great horse welfare organizations, rescues and adoption groups out there working hard on behalf of at-risk horses and horses in transition. Here are some...
Holiday music has already started, and many are ready to start thinking about all the young horse-loving kids they know and what might make for great holiday gifts. Check out these 11 cool equestrian gift ideas.
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Have you been accused of ducking over jumps? If so, you’re not alone. Ducking is a common bad habit. It occurs when your upper body breaks over too far, almost as if you’re lying on the horse’s neck. Sometimes...
The sidepass is a maneuver that shows up in most trail courses and some horsemanship patterns. Knowing how to move your western horse laterally in a sidepass (sideways) can help you with lead changes, opening gates and most of...
Like many equestrians, you may dream of jumping your horse. The sensation of piloting your horse while he takes flight is like none other in riding. Simply put, it’s fun. Plus, the ability to calmly and safely hop over...
Reins are the key to communicating with your horse from the saddle. Used to cue and control direction and speed, the right set of reins can make the difference between a good ride and a disaster. American Quarter Horse...
Riding is Brianna's special thing. Can she learn to share it with her little sister or will this young horseback rider deal with jealousy?
Brianna grinned from ear to ear as she asked her bay pony Hollywood Star—Holly for short—to...
Heading off to college is a big step, whether you choose to go thousands of miles away or just an hour or two. Everything seems like it’s changing, but one thing that doesn’t have to change is how much...
As students move on to higher education, such as colleges and universities, it can become stressful on them to figure out how to pay for it. Here is a collection of equestrian college grants and scholarships listed by organization...
You’ve been running barrels for a while now: You know the pattern. Your turns are solid. Your seat is stable. But you just aren’t going fast enough! If that sounds familiar, then this guide is for you. We’ll walk...
