Crocheted ear bonnets (also called “ear hoods”) first became popular in the world of show jumping. Grand prix riders, competing…
Want to keep that effortless, balanced rhythm throughout your hunter rounds? Start by learning to adjust your horse’s canter stride…
One of the biggest questions concerning young performance horses is when to start their serious training. Being too hasty can…
If you’ve competed much, you’ve surely seen the evergreen horse. At the start of each show season the same horse…
Setting up some ground pole exercises in your arena or schooling field is a great way to make flatwork more…
Breathing in the new leather fragrance in the tack shop, facing a wall of tall English boots, all gleaming softly,…
You’re so excited to be at the show! The in-gate swings open, you nudge your horse into the arena and…
Trainer and judge Julie Winkel believes that a more perfect position makes a more effective rider. In line with that…
Ah,that elusive perfection! Hunter and jumper riders spend years perfecting their position in the saddle, acknowledging the links between form…
Flatwork at the walk can help improve communication with your horse over fences. Photo: Leslie Potter Q: I recently bought…