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Horse Riding and Training

Over the Fence: Donna Barton Brothers

Recently I had the pleasure of talking horses with NBC Sports horse-racing reporter Donna Barton Brothers. You might have read…

11 years ago

Trail Riding for Dressage Horses

  Riding outside most often proves to be one of the surest accelerants of dressage training. First, there is no…

11 years ago

My Horse is Scared of Barrels

Q: My horse and I are trying barrels, but he seems to be a little afraid of them. I’ve been…

11 years ago

Dealing with the Lazy Horse

  Riding a horse that refuses to go forward is like having a Ferrari with no gas pedal; sure, it's…

11 years ago

What to Do If a Horse Gets Loose in the Arena

  A horse galloping at liberty is a sublime sight, but trouble trumps grandeur when that horse is rollicking in…

11 years ago

Five Pole Bending Tips

If you’re lucky enough to ride a really good games horse, it’s sometimes easy to forget that he still needs…

11 years ago

Featured Video: No Rider Necessary

We’re not sure what the story behind this 2008 video is. Did the rider fall off? Did the horse just…

11 years ago

Staying Secure After the Jump

Q: I have been working with a green horse over 2'6" fences, and when he lands he pulls his head…

11 years ago

Are Bits and Hackamores Cruel to Horses?

Q: I’ve read that bits hurt a horse’s mouth, hackamores can injure the delicate nerves and bones in the nose,…

11 years ago

How to Fit Hoof Boots

With so many horses going barefoot, hoof boots are becoming more popular than ever. Barefoot horses sometimes need protection on…

11 years ago