Q: My mare lies down when we go through water. What should I do to stop her from doing this?A: The next time you ride your mare through water, make sure you carry a crop. It’s important to keep...
Imagine spending Monday through Friday sitting in front of a computer all day, and then going home to lie on the couch and watch TV at night. What do you think would happen if you went on an all-day...
Q: I was told to see-saw my horse’s bit when he lifts his head. He drops it, but then he lifts it up again. Why isn’t it working?A: When you see-saw, the bit’s metal mouth piece drags back and...
Ascot Racecourse has created the perfect thing to keep Daffy, a Shetland pony, warm this Christmas: a holiday foursie. This tailor-made horse onesie was made for Daffy to keep him from "getting chilly as he likes to spend much...
Staring ahead at the short, chilly days of winter can leave riders feeling desperate. Poor weather and lack of daylight might force them to abandon their riding routines. Their horses will lose fitness, their skills rust over. By revising...
Brian Walker and Tamara 296 at the HITS Ocala Grand Prix in 2015For years Brian Walker has been regarded as one of the best young talents in the hunter/jumper industry. Brian, a dual Canadian and American citizen, has trained...
Ride on rolling hills to improve balance, coordination and straightness.
Are you and your horse wearing circles in the arena and not making any progress? Cross-training just might be the tool you need to get to the next level as...
Any breed of horse can compete in dressage, but as you look further up the levels, the competitive field becomes a bit less diverse. Tall, muscular European warmbloods dominate the upper levels as they have been bred for generations...
Q: How do I keep myself from getting left behind my horse over a fence?
A: The first thing you can do is buy a neck strap or make one out of an old stirrup leather, and use it every...
Q: A month ago, my horse spooked while she was tied, she pulled back, broke her breakaway halter and got loose. After that, I put a panic clip on the tie, the kind that slides when they pull back....
