Do you dream of spending all day with your horse? Do you love discovering new trails and taking on the challenge of varied terrain? Do you believe that there's no such thing as too much time in the saddle?...
If a rider competing in eventing falls and suffers a head injury, EMTs on the scene will know right away if that rider has had any other recent head injuries, if she has any allergies or if she is...
Q: I like to ride in trail classes, but I have trouble with the back-throughs. What’s the best way to practice?
— Lynn Bates, Indiana
A: There are a few key things to know when practicing a backing obstacle. First,...
It’s important to keep your trail horse and yourself fit even when you can’t make it out on the trails due to bad weather or time constraints.Horses are more willing to perform when they can breathe easily and their...
As the heat of summer is pushed out by the gentle fall winds, deer and elk hunters are checking their gear and getting ready for the first hunt of the season. At the same time, those gentle winds and...
Article reprinted with permission from the Kentucky Horse Council
Etiquette and safety are close relatives that share a proportional relationship. In many cases a lack of one creates a breach of the other. Poor etiquette typically leads to unsafe activities,...
Happy is the horse that carries a well-balanced rider with a secure seat and soft hands. Your goal should be to ride this way all the time, whether it’s for one hour or all day. When you’re not in...
A horse that bolts is scary indeed because it’s like being aboard a runaway train. Though your first impulse is to stop the horse by pulling back with both reins, that’s usually ineffective. A panicked, determined horse is simply...
Trail riding is the most popular horseback activity. It’s fun and relaxing, and a great way to spend time with your horse. It can also give you the opportunity to use your trail riding skills to compete against other...
Summer marks the definitive end of hibernation from cold weather and the return to daily riding and weekend shows. As the season wears on, however, the temperature rises, and monitoring horses for overheating and dehydration becomes crucial.
Whether you’re trail...
