Horse Riding and Training
For my second vaulting lesson, I left the stationary barrel behind and moved on to the real deal--an adorable, plump…
I've decided to embark on a new journey in my equestrian life: taking vaulting lessons. If you're not quite sure…
North American endurance riders are taking on the United States' most competitive endurance race this weekend. The Western States Trail…
Perhaps you’ve heard it before. You think that you and your horse have done well, but you leave the show…
Turns on the Forehand A turn on the forehand, where the horse’s front end stays still while you move…
The bit is one of the most important and sophisticated pieces of equipment a horse owner will choose, but it is…
A twisted mouthpiece (top) and a smooth mouthpiece on full-cheek snaffle bits. Full Cheek Snaffle: The vertical cheekpieces prevent the bit…
Pelham: There are rings for two reins on a Pelham bit. One is near the mouthpiece and is meant to…
Grazing bit: One of the most popular western curb bits, the grazing bit features fixed shanks that connect to a…
Low port correction bit: Though a wide range of western bit designs are referred to as correction bits, they all…