Horse Riding and Training
Learn what western pleasure judges are looking for and see some of the common faults of gait that you should…
Q: I have a gelding that I bought for trail riding. Unfortunately, his previous owner used to gallop him a…
The canter’s rocking-horse, three-beat rhythm presents a problem for novice riders trying to master their position at this gait. In…
Q: I am working with a Thoroughbred hunter/jumper prospect. When we jump crossrails, he’s fine. But when we try small…
Regina Mayer, a then-15-year-old resident of Lauffen, Germany, could not have a horse. Her parents said no. This is a…
Knowing when it's time to replace a helmet is as critical to rider safety as wearing one. Even with limited…
It can be tempting to saddle up your horse on the first warm day of spring and go for a…
Ever wondered how some riders enter the arena without a single hair out of place? Learn how to get the…
Q: My eight-year-old, affectionate Belgian/Canadian gelding that I have had for a year is nervous of noises, especially behind him,…
Shifting the shoulders at the trot to correct a horse that overbends at the neck Ellen demonstrates how to get…