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Horse Riding and Training

Undemanding Time

How would you feel if every time you and a friend got together it involved work? Isn’t that what we…

18 years ago

Guide to the Slow Jog

The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Handbooks describes the jog as “a smooth, ground-covering two-beat diagonal gait.”  Sounds straightforward, right?…

18 years ago

A Balanced Approach to Western Equitation

Great equitation is not just about looks; it’s about being a proficient rider. If you’re the type who is passionate…

18 years ago

The Helmet Argument

Football players wear them. Same for major league baseball players awaiting a pitch at home plate. Even bicyclists and many…

18 years ago

Sitting Trot in Style

You’re in the midst of a hotly contested hunt seat equitation class. Thankfully, your horse is listening to your aids…

18 years ago

Ultralight Horse Packing

If you wish you could just saddle up Old Paint and trot off into the wilderness for a few days,…

18 years ago

Knocking Over Barrels

Q. I always have trouble knocking over barrels. What am I doing wrong? A. Most of the time this is…

18 years ago

Increase Barrel Racing Flexibility

Photo: Dean Gugler/flickr.com Q. What is the best way to increase my young horse’s flexibility for barrel racing? A. Choosing…

18 years ago

Make a Complete Stop After a Barrel Run

  Q. My barrel horse will not stop completely or turn after I pass the finish line. What can I…

18 years ago

Starting Over With Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds

In Part One: Teaching Aids for Riding, Not Racing, we offered some firsthand tips and expert advice on how to…

18 years ago