Q: When I ask my reining horse to do large, fast circles, he takes off and I can barely slow him down. How do I get back control?A: Speedy circles bring top reining scores, but it takes time for...
We've been talking a lot about getting inspired to ride lately here on HorseChannel. One of the things that we find to be reliably inspiring is seeing the amazing things people are doing with their horses and the incredible...
Q: How can I get my horse to longe or go around the round pen in a complete circle? He keeps cutting in to the middle and making his circles too small.
A: Cutting in is a common occurrence...
Though it may not seem as altruistic as volunteering to teach children with disabilities to ride or to help an abused horse learn to trust again, there’s no doubt that volunteering at horse shows is meaningful to horse show...
Embed from Getty ImagesThe Kentucky Derby has been run continuously since its inception in 1875, and in the years since then, few horses have ever entered the "Run for the Roses” with a more decorated record than Nyquist. The...
Last week, we watched Germany’s Michael Jung ride his mare, Fischerrocana FST to the pair’s second consecutive victory at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. But that big win was more than a standalone triumph for Jung, who flew back...
Q: My trainer explains the half-halt as pulling and pushing at the same time, but it’s still a mystery to me. Can you explain the mechanics of the half-halt?
A: In its rawest form (meaning without balance or technique), the...
On May 7th, sports fans across the country and throughout the world will turn their attention to Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky, where the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby will be held. With twenty talented three-year-old Thoroughbreds...
Would you like to participate in a horse show, but you can’t—or don’t want to—ride your horse? Maybe you have a physical condition or injury that currently prevents you from riding, or maybe you have a small pony or...
Embed from Getty ImagesEvery spring, horse racing fans turn their attention to Churchill Downs, where the prestigious Kentucky Derby will be held on the first Saturday in May. But while the Derby draws most of the attention, Churchill Downs...
