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Horse Riding Disciplines

Saddle Seat Myths and Misconceptions

Many saddle seat riders believe their sport is misunderstood by those unfamiliar with the discipline. Here, Carole Stohlmann, a United…

17 years ago


Showmanship: Perfect Your Presentation

The purpose of the showmanship class is for exhibitors to demonstrate their ability to show their horses, rather than showcasing…

17 years ago

How to Braid a Horse’s Mane for Hunter Competition

Download a printable version of this page If you grew up riding hunters 20 years ago, chances are you mastered…

17 years ago

How to Braid a Horse’s Tail for Hunter Competition

Click here to download a pdf of this page. A neatly braided tail accentuates a hunter’s hindquarters. It adds to…

17 years ago

John Henry has Pal in Racing History

He’s not known as being a very amicable horse. In fact, John Henry is liable to bite the hand that…

17 years ago

Get Ready to Ride for Some Ranch Sorting

The newest competitive event sanctioned by the American Quarter Horse Association is ranch sorting. Similar to the popular sport of…

17 years ago

Ride to the Jump: Exercise Your Way to an Effective Approach

Ever wonder why sometimes you and your horse can’t quite put in a great round over jumps? Maybe the problem…

17 years ago

After-the-Fence Fix

Q.  My 5-year-old gelding holds a quiet, steady rhythm to his jumps, but he tends to land on his forehand…

17 years ago

Can’t Relax at the Lope

Q. I am training my 4-year-old horse for western pleasure. She has the headset and the nice slow speed at…

17 years ago

How Do I Relax Over Jumps?

Q.  I currently ride my 10-year-old gelding in jumper classes. He is very smart and a beautiful jumper, but he…

17 years ago