Baby pads aren’t for baby horses. They’re thin rectangles of cotton (about 32” x 28”) that fit between your horse’s…
The opening rein is a specific rein aid that comes in handy under certain circumstances. English riders often use an…
Regardless of your riding discipline, the ability to post the trot is an important horsemanship skill. Though posting is primarily…
If you have taken a few lessons and have decided that you're going to stick with it, now is the…
Not everyone wants a fancy warmblood with European bloodlines. And, quite frankly, not everyone can afford one. Despite the trend…
Teaching a green horse his leads isn’t easy. Before you resort to running around in circles, stop and consider whether…
All riding horses are taught to respond to pressure from the rider’s leg, whether it’s pressure telling the horse to…
A horse that bolts is scary indeed because it’s like being aboard a runaway train. Though your first impulse is…
The half-halt is probably one of the most misunderstood, misused, skipped over and hardest to learn skills in riding. That…
One of the biggest questions concerning young performance horses is when to start their serious training. Being too hasty can…