Horse Riding and Training
Stacy Westfall and Whizzard's Baby Doll performed bareback and bridleless during the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Alltech FEI World…
Many people have difficulty in sitting the lope. Frequently this is caused by the rider’s lack of experience, although it…
Two common mistakes that I see in the back-up are poor timing of the release and asking the horse to…
When improving your horse’s stop, it is important to have more than one way to ask for it. I have…
When working with horses, we all know it’s important to have patience, but sometimes it can feel like a struggle.…
I’ve been busy. Horse show season has begun, and that means that I’m spending at least one weekend a month…
Showmanship competition reflects how a well-trained horse should behave on the ground. Every horse should be easy to handle, work…
There is a lot to learn when you’re starting out in showmanship. It takes time and practice to become familiar…
Becky Holder and off-track Thoroughbred Courageous Comet compete at the highest level of eventing. Photo: Leslie Potter If you’re in…
Farewell frigid temperatures, frozen water buckets, winter blankets, gray skies and brown pastures. Hello, spring! It's what we've all been…