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Horse Riding and Training

Horse Illustrated‘s riding and training articles cover a variety of disciplines, training techniques, how to get started with horses, and much more. This category includes articles about English and Western riding, trail and recreational riding, horse shows and competitions, all of the various disciplines, groundwork, natural horsemanship, camps, lessons, and youth and collegiate topics. Examples of articles include how to get started in different disciplines, juggling horses and life, how to be a better rider, tips for western and English riders, improving your jumping, stories from horse people about their equestrian adventures, dealing with issues during outings on your horse, and much more.

Preparing for Competition: Self-Reflection

The following is an excerpt from Winning with Horses, by Adam Snow and Shelley Onderdonk, DVM, about preparing for competition…

2 weeks ago

A Chat with Steffen Peters

Read on for a Q&A with 5-time Olympian and 3-time USEF Equestrian of the Year, Steffen Peters. Sometimes life is…

3 weeks ago

Visualization Skills for Riders

By using correct visualization techniques, you can improve your riding performance in the show ring without any extra miles under…

3 weeks ago

Target Your Horse’s Warmup

A crucial part of preparing your horse for your goals is to keep in mind that he is an athlete.…

2 months ago

Antsy Horse? Here’s How to Avoid Anticipation in Pattern Classes

Whether it’s showmanship, horsemanship, trail, western riding or ranch classes, pattern competition helps show a judge the skills you and…

2 months ago

Liberty Work with Luke Gingerich

Luke Gingerich gives some pointers for anyone interested in starting out in the appealing discipline of liberty work, which both…

2 months ago

Exercises for Small Riding Spaces

The winter months can be tricky. It’s hard to keep your horse from getting bored with the repetition of ring…

3 months ago

The Difference in Reining and Cow Horse Stops

A fast-stopping horse sliding into a cloud of dust is an icon for western riding. Horses in reining classes stop…

3 months ago

Joe Misner and His Wild Horsemanship Certification Program

Sometimes horses, like people, need a leg up in life. That’s where Joe Misner comes in. Growing up in Alaska…

3 months ago

Perfect Your Reining and Working Cow Horse Turns

To compete in reining or working cow horse competitions, your horse will need to turn quickly in response to your…

4 months ago