Think you need an extreme dressage makeover to improve your test scores? While there are no shortcuts to correct training,…
Perhaps you want to try cross-country jumping or would like to enter an eventing show. Many areas of the country…
Three basic types of cross-country obstacles—ditches, banks and water—must be carefully and systematically introduced to even the boldest cross-country horse.…
Anyone who has witnessed, or been involved in, an accident with a horse-drawn vehicle knows how horrific the consequences can…
The trained eye of a horse show judge sees nearly everything. Riders who believe they’ve ridden a perfect round over…
The shoulder-in is one of the best exercises for suppling a horse, building his strength, and increasing his freedom in…
Q. My seasoned jumper is a “been there, done that” kind of horse. But lately he’s been dropping rails, almost…
Q. My horse often gallops off after a jump. Sometimes he even humps his back and pitches. My trainer said…
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Q. My 5-year-old gelding has a nice carriage and collected walk, but loses most of it when we trot. At…