In the American Saddlebred show ring, the ultimate honor is to win the open three-gaited or five-gaited championship. Like the…
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In 2011, United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) then-President David O'Connor announced that the Federation would support and develop a national…
Thinking about competing in saddle seat at your next show, but baffled by the class list? Or maybe you just…
Maintaining a balanced, consistent, and controlled canter on the correct lead presents enough challenges. But what if your horse has…
A horse show class can seem like a marathon torture session, especially if you’re aboard a cranky horse or trying…
If you’ve ridden saddle seat for any length of time, you’re probably used to the regular reminders about proper equitation.…
Saddle seat riders are drawn to flashy, energetic horses that love to show off in the ring. But over time,…
Throughout 2011, the Horse Illustrated team will be trying different equestrian sports for the Test Ride column. In the February…
Weymouth: The weymouth is an English leverage bit. It is the curb bit component of the double bridle used in…