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Horse Eventing

Ask the Expert: Saddle Up for Eventing

Q. I’m just getting started in the lower levels of eventing and am wondering about the best saddle to buy…

16 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…

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

17 years ago

Gallop and Hand Gallop

We spend much of our time in the saddle honing the walk, trot and canter, but there are two other…

17 years ago

Ride After the Jump

So much preparation is spent riding toward a jump that riders often neglect to continue riding after the jump. Whether…

17 years ago

Entry-Level Eventing

Can you keep your horse on the bit through basic dressage movements? Is he comfortable negotiating difficult terrain while hacking…

17 years ago

Canter Transition Troubleshooting

On-the-aids goes out the window when you ask for canter. Your horse trots faster and faster until he finally plunges…

17 years ago

Stop Jumping Refusals

What happened? You were galloping down to a jump, your horse’s ears were up, and your eyes were analyzing the…

20 years ago