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Trail and Recreational Riding

Regaining the Confidence to Ride

Q: I want to trail ride, so my husband bought me a six-year-old mare. For the most part, she seems…

13 years ago


Trail First-Aid for Horses

Some of the most memorable rides are those enjoyed on a quiet, remote trail. Nothing could be finer. Without a…

13 years ago

Jonathan Field: Building Partnership through Leadership Video

Trainer and clinician Jonathan Field demonstrates how to develop a partnership with your horse and keep him focused on you,…

13 years ago

Question of the Week: Rambunctious Trail Horse

Q: My gelding is a great ride in the round pen or on a trail, but as soon as I…

13 years ago

A behind-the-scenes look at the America’s Favorite Trail Horse competition

There’s nothing unusual about me and my 8-year-old Morgan gelding, Majic, crossing creeks, jumping a log, picking our way up…

13 years ago

Ten facts about The Tevis Cup endurance ride

On Saturday, Oct. 8, approximately 200 riders will embark on a 100-mile ride for the Tevis Cup. Riders will attempt…

13 years ago

Question of the Week: Finding the right loping speed

Q: I have a six-year-old gelding and I only ride him on the trails. I can’t get him into a…

13 years ago

Advanced Water Crossing

Even the most experienced trail horses will resist some types of water crossings because their instincts tell them it is…

14 years ago

Seven Tips to Help Save Horseback Riding Trails

Public and private trails that were once open to equestrians are disappearing every day. What can an average trail rider…

14 years ago

Conquer Water Crossing

Does your horse act as if he’ll go down like the Titanic if he has to cross a water puddle?…

14 years ago