Horse Riding and Training
"The judge just doesn’t like my horse.” Unfortunately that’s a common rationalization when a rider is perplexed about her horse’s…
Q. What exercises can I do to get my harness horse driving from his hind end? A. Let’s assume that…
Q. What is the difference between a side check and an overcheck? Do they make a huge difference in performance…
Q. At what age should a horse begin getting introduced to the cart? A. Horses can be started in harness…
Decorative markings brushed into the horse’s coat--quarter marks--enhance the conformation of a well-muscled hip and croup, and draw attention to…
Many saddle seat riders believe their sport is misunderstood by those unfamiliar with the discipline. Here, Carole Stohlmann, a United…
Download a printable (pdf) version of this horse show checklist Paperwork: Map to showgrounds Show information Rulebook Membership cards Horse…
The purpose of the showmanship class is for exhibitors to demonstrate their ability to show their horses, rather than showcasing…
Reader's Question: My mare recently kicked me when I was cleaning her corral. It's not the first time she's kicked…
Download a printable version of this page If you grew up riding hunters 20 years ago, chances are you mastered…