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Horse Riding Disciplines

Don???t be a Slouch

Huntseat equitation riders are often admonished by their coaches to sit up straight and maintain good posture. A graceful, erect…

19 years ago

Scorecard Secrets

"The judge just doesn’t like my horse.” Unfortunately that’s a common rationalization when a rider is perplexed about her horse’s…

19 years ago

Introducing a Horse to a Cart

Q. At what age should a horse begin getting introduced to the cart? A. Horses can be started in harness…

19 years ago

Gallery: Quarter Marks

Decorative markings brushed into the horse’s coat--quarter marks--enhance the conformation of a well-muscled hip and croup, and draw attention to…

19 years ago

Saddle Seat Myths and Misconceptions

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

19 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…

19 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…

19 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…

19 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…

19 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…

19 years ago