Huntseat equitation riders are often admonished by their coaches to sit up straight and maintain good posture. A graceful, erect…
"The judge just doesn’t like my horse.” Unfortunately that’s a common rationalization when a rider is perplexed about her horse’s…
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…
The purpose of the showmanship class is for exhibitors to demonstrate their ability to show their horses, rather than showcasing…
Download a printable version of this page If you grew up riding hunters 20 years ago, chances are you mastered…
Click here to download a pdf of this page. A neatly braided tail accentuates a hunter’s hindquarters. It adds to…
He’s not known as being a very amicable horse. In fact, John Henry is liable to bite the hand that…
The newest competitive event sanctioned by the American Quarter Horse Association is ranch sorting. Similar to the popular sport of…