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English Riding

Question of the Week – Breaking in new riding boots

Q: I recently purchased a new pair of field boots. I’ve been wearing them around the house and at the…

13 years ago


Horsemanship How-to: Master the Two-Point Position

English riders are introduced to the two-point position during their first few lessons. But western riders can improve their position,…

13 years ago

Horsemanship How-to: Help Your Horse Jump Better with Trot Poles

Adding trot poles (often called placement poles) to your schooling jumps can have a positive effect on your horse’s performance.…

13 years ago

Online Tack and Horse Equipment Guide: English Riser Pad

Occasionally it’s necessary to use a specific type of pad to augment the fit of an English saddle. A riser…

13 years ago

Online Tack and Horse Equipment Guide: Running Martingale

Running Martingale: The English running martingale is similar in form and function to the training fork popular with western riding.…

13 years ago

How to fit an English bridle to your horse

A properly fitted bridle will be comfortable and look good on your horse. Photo: Leslie Potter Edited Press Release Properly…

13 years ago

Horsemanship How-to: Count Strides Between Jumps

  Are you an English rider who’s learning to jump a course? Sooner or later you’ll face the challenge of…

13 years ago

Question of the Week: Finding a Trainer

Q: I need help finding a credible trainer who won’t bankrupt my budget. I’ve heard so many horror stories. What…

13 years ago

Horsemanship How-to: Sit the Canter Comfortably

No doubt about it, some horses have rough canters. This disquieting trait can be due to several reasons. Poor conformation…

13 years ago

Question of the Week: My horse won’t jump in both directions

Q: I’m teaching my green horse to jump and I’m having a problem I can’t seem to fix. My horse…

13 years ago