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...
Kathie Norman and Susan Wingo are best friends of 25 years who enjoy outdoor activities together, including camping, fishing, hunting and of course, horseback riding. And now, they are champions together. After competing across the Southwest side by side...
Trail rides are supposed to be relaxing and enjoyable, but are your rides being ruined by barn sour behavior, spooking, jigging, or your horse’s insistence to always lead or follow? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. We consulted three experts...
Riding in the backcountry is balm to frazzled nerves and the stress of our everyday lives. If you’ve always wanted to take your horse on an overnight pack trip but didn’t know where to begin, here are some ideas...
Every once in a while, a horse comes along that reminds me about something important: While most horses are capable, in my opinion, of dabbling in all kinds of equestrian activities, there are a few proverbial square pegs that...
It’s every horse person’s fantasy: You and your horse are galloping through the sand, the surf lapping at his hooves. The sun is shining, the air is cool, and the waves are crashing on the shore. Your horse’s mane...
Karen Saner and her husband Donald have been packing for more than 25 years in the rugged backcountry of Wyoming. Karen, a founding member and board member of the Teton Back Country Horsemen of America chapter, offers the following...
Riding outside most often proves to be one of the surest accelerants of dressage training. First, there is no better test of your dressage mastery than to take it on the trail. Asking for your horse’s responsiveness and skills...
With so many horses going barefoot, hoof boots are becoming more popular than ever. Barefoot horses sometimes need protection on their feet, such as on long distance rides or on rocky terrain, and hoof boots are the best way...
