Here, Ellen rides Tvauri forward and sideways in approximately equal measures, while keeping his body parallel to the long sides of the arena; his forehand is correctly slightly in advance of his hindquarters.The aids to leg-yield from left to...
Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer Reese Koffler-Stanfield instructs student Ellen Wall on her Dutch Warmblood gelding, Tvauri. Reese has Ellen start with a light aid to ask Tvauri to move forward; if he doesn’t respond instantly, Ellen must...
Wearing a helmet isn't just a requirement for jumpers and dressage riders. It's good common sense for any rider. Whether you're looking for a cool, comfortable schooling helmet to wear on the trails or a sporty model for the...
When you head to the barn to saddle up, the last thing you’re thinking about is an accident or injury. Yet by its very nature, horseback riding has a potential for danger, and when a rider is injured, it’s...
You guys write letters and emails, and I get to read some of them. As a contributing editor at Horse Illustrated and one of the writers here on HorseChannel, I’m frequently assigned to answer questions about basic horsemanship. One...
If your horse is young or green and hasn't spent much time on the trail, you might be apprehensive about leaving the arena. In this video, trainer and clinician Jonathan Field instructs a rider on how to prepare for...
NewsThoroughbred legend Zenyatta welcomes an Easter filly
April 21, 2014 - The new arrival is Zenyatta's third foal and first filly since retiring from her racing career.
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April 2, 2013 - The great racehorse delivered...
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Karisa learned to overcome her fear with help from Libby the lesson horse.“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood.”– Marie Curie
When I first heard that quote, I felt like it was speaking directly...
As April 15 looms, horse owners and equine business owners join the millions of other U.S. citizens preparing their annual tax returns. With many people around the country struggling due to the challenging economy, it only makes sense to...
