My gelding, Corazon, spent the majority of yesterday morning tied to the fence, which for reasons I’ll explain more in a moment has become his daily routine. One hind leg cocked in a resting position, he stands dozing in...
When I look back over my life with horses, I can honestly say my happiest riding days were the ones I spent trail riding with my dog. I was a long distance rider—heavily into competitive trail—and the best way...
Cupid isn’t your typical racehorse. Most Thoroughbred races are a sea of bays and chestnuts, but Cupid stands out as a strikingly flashy gray; in fact, he’s more of a pale gray than you would expect for a three-year-old...
Clinician Patrick King describes his riding styles as "dressage by passion, but western by function."
Good transitions between or within gaits are not only a goal in and of themselves, they also improve the horse gymnastically."When done correctly, transitions help...
Riding over ground poles isn’t just for riders who jump; working a horse over poles has benefits no matter what discipline you ride! Some of these benefits include:strengthening his hind end (especially helpful for horses coming off...
Embed from Getty ImagesWith just one month remaining until the Kentucky Derby, excitement is building among fans of Thoroughbred horse racing. Only time will tell if the 142nd renewal of the "Run for the Roses” will yield a winner...
Q: I was told to use a tie-down because my horse is high-headed. Is this a commonly used training correction for a green horse? Does it work?A: Your horse’s head may be exactly where it needs to be at...
When your horse doesn’t have a proper halt, safety is a concern. Although your horse’s stop may not seem like a gear that needs tuning up, you do have to regularly inspect your brakes.American Quarter Horse Association Professional...
You’ve made it through the dark, cold days of winter, and promises of great riding weather shine ahead. Now’s the time to kick-start your schooling with boredom-busting exercises so you can have a happy and fit horse ready for...
Catch up on the action from the 2016 Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event. Click the images below to view coverage from each day of competition.
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