Circle too small, horse falling off the rail, rider cutting corner, horse weaving down the centerline ... Do these judge’s…
Did you know that the word "dressage” comes from a French word that means "to train”? Every time you sit…
For many riders the days of learning to post the trot are relics of the past. The hours spent listening…
A half-halt isn't: pulling the reins. To start out, riding instructors often teach beginners very simplistic aids to take the…
Riding in an arena would be a lot easier if, once the aids had been given for the required gait,…
Don’t forget your safety sense when longeing. The following guidelines will help keep you safe. Equipment: A cotton longeline, rather…
Haunches-in (or travers) is the most advanced way to teach your horse inside bend. For a correct haunches-in, your horse…
You ride into the arena and look around you, taking in all the beautiful western pleasure horses groomed and saddled…
Jenny knew she was pretty lucky to be able to school her young chestnut gelding during the winter months in…
Stiffness in the saddle is one of the biggest hidden handicaps to good riding — not the obvious stiffness that…