It’s mesmerizing to see your horse float across a field, his limbs swinging effortlessly like pendulums. While a horse is…
While the hands may be voted the superstars of communication with your horse, the elbows are the true unsung…
Q: My experience showing horses has been with hunter/jumpers and eventing, all of which require helmet use. Recently I’ve branched…
A common misconception about riding horses is that reins slow them down and the rider’s legs make them go. That…
Horses trained to demonstrate the good manners, responsiveness and smooth movement that characterize the consummate ranch horse are putting their…
Beauty and bling won’t sway the judges in the ranch pleasure class. It’s all about how well your horse performs…
Q: I have a mare that pivots beautifully on the ground for showmanship. In the saddle, she will not pivot.…
Q: I have a 10-year-old Quarter Horse mare that is still pretty green. When I ask her to jog or…
When it comes to riding a horse, using a bit is standard fare. But a bit is not the only…
Q: My horse and I are trying barrels, but he seems to be a little afraid of them. I’ve been…