A vast bundle of nerves lies at the base of the horse’s neck. When it’s stimulated in a way that…
A horse’s ability to cover ground with big, powerful trot strides comes from stability in his pelvis and hips. When…
The ditch in your pasture might seem an unlikely place to refine your horse’s gaits, but terrain drops are actually…
Both exercises in this month’s routine, the turn on forehand and the turn on haunches, improve muscular coordination, not to…
Riders who eagerly practice lateral exercises, like the giravolta, usually have good intentions for the outcome, such as a looser…
Learn how to include the serpentine horse exercise into your training. Blending arena figures together allows you to shape your…
Start your ride with this exercise to work your horse’s key postural muscles including his core correctly. Set your horse…
One of the greatest tests of balance in an equine athlete is to transition smoothly from a maneuver requiring flexion…