Read how many equestrians are training the adoptable horse rather than acquire their animals through a private sale.For years, Diana Kitts focused on her family and her work. But just before a landmark birthday, she decided to do something...
Cantering. One word can return images of freedom and adventure or fear and even panic. Here, we’ll talk about the canter cue and how to avoid frustration when your horse takes the wrong lead.How can you avoid this troublesome...
It’s a challenging dance, but cutting is a fun, fast-paced event that not only excites horse and rider, but also fires up a crowd of spectators.Dashing from side to side, Sidney Kahla’s gray gelding athletically keeps the black cow...
Learn how to include the serpentine horse exercise into your training.Blending arena figures together allows you to shape your horse’s body under you. Whether you want more bend, impulsion or roundness, remember that well-ridden, accurate, and rhythmic figures are...
Horse jump refusals can be serious, but by following these tips you and your horse can have a much safer training session.Sigh. You know the feeling: You’re galloping along on your horse, jumping fences easily, when all of a...
Start your ride with this exercise to work your horse’s key postural muscles including his core correctly.Set your horse up for a successful workout at the beginning of a ride by activating his deep postural muscles, the small tissues...
There are many important skills for when the vet visits for your horse to learn, including standing still. Read for tips on preparing your horse for such a visit.When an emergency is happening, it’s too late to train your...
One of the greatest tests of balance in an equine athlete is to transition smoothly from a maneuver requiring flexion of the spine and stride to one requiring extension. For example, a dressage horse surging forward from a collected trot...
After three years in a row, a Michael Jung and fischerRocana victory had become almost as reliable a part of the Kentucky Three-Day Event as trade fair overspending and the first sunburn of the season. But this year, Oliver...
Saturday, April 28 was a perfect day for cross-country in Lexington at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event. Sunny skies, cool temperatures and perfect footing made for a positive experience for horses, riders, and spectators.Three-time champion Michael Jung and...
