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…
If you’ve competed much, you’ve surely seen the evergreen horse. At the start of each show season the same horse…
If you've gone to light, active aids with your legs (squeeze-release, squeeze-release) and you're still not getting your 35-degree angle,…
Every horse should back willingly on cue. Not only does this trait come in handy during a variety of all-purpose…
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,…
Muffy Seaton from Williston, S.C., is a well-known driver, trainer and breeder of driving ponies. She has been an active…
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…