Horse Riding and Training
How would you feel if every time you and a friend got together it involved work? Isn’t that what we…
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Handbooks describes the jog as “a smooth, ground-covering two-beat diagonal gait.” Sounds straightforward, right?…
Great equitation is not just about looks; it’s about being a proficient rider. If you’re the type who is passionate…
Football players wear them. Same for major league baseball players awaiting a pitch at home plate. Even bicyclists and many…
You’re in the midst of a hotly contested hunt seat equitation class. Thankfully, your horse is listening to your aids…
If you wish you could just saddle up Old Paint and trot off into the wilderness for a few days,…
Q. I always have trouble knocking over barrels. What am I doing wrong? A. Most of the time this is…
Photo: Dean Gugler/flickr.com Q. What is the best way to increase my young horse’s flexibility for barrel racing? A. Choosing…
Q. My barrel horse will not stop completely or turn after I pass the finish line. What can I…
In Part One: Teaching Aids for Riding, Not Racing, we offered some firsthand tips and expert advice on how to…