I rode as a child, but I just started riding again as an adult about a year and a half ago. By last spring, my competitive instinct kicked in, and I felt ready to try my hand at showing....
Photos by Julia ArnoldVaulter Sarah Whillock practices at the Northern Lakes Vaulting Club in Hugo, Minnesota.Imagine doing a handstand atop a cantering horse, and you'll begin to grasp the concept of vaulting.
Vaulters don't start out jumping on top of...
If you plan to compete, you’ll want your horse at his cleanest and shiniest. It’s a sign of respect to the judge that you’ve taken the time to groom and prepare your horse. When planning your show prep timeline,...
If you’re itching to get out of the ring this summer, locating a local, equine-friendly park should be on your summer to-do list. If most of your friends stick close to home or focus on the show ring, you...
Mac can sure buck by lostinfog on flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0Q: What do you do if when you cue your horse to canter he acts like he’s going to buck? Should you keep cueing or stop the canter cue and...
Horsemanship tops today showcase crystals only on collars, shoulders, yoking and arms rather than on the bodice. Photo courtesy CaBluCompeting with your horse in front of the judges requires a delicate balance between fitting in and standing out. You...
On Wednesday, June 29, 2016, the United States Equestrian Federation announced the four horse-and-rider pairs and one alternate who will be representing the U.S. at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this summer. Fans of the sport...
The following athlete-and-horse combinations will compose the Team (in alphabetical order):Allison Brock and RoseveltAllison Brock (Loxahatchee, Fla.) with Claudine and Fritz Kundrun’s Rosevelt, a 2002 Hanoverian stallion
Hailing from Hawaii, Allison Brock has been pursuing her dressage goals for 20...
A reporter from Makedonia TV in Greece was upstaged by a hammy bay horse who was not content to just be part of the scenery. According to The Daily Mail, the reporter was there to talk about dressage, but...
Trends in the hunter and jumper rings can take decades to change, which is great news for riders who want to stay current on a limited budget. Currently, color is one trend sweeping the show arenas, as are light,...
