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English Riding

The Helmet Argument

Football players wear them. Same for major league baseball players awaiting a pitch at home plate. Even bicyclists and many…

17 years ago


Sitting Trot in Style

You’re in the midst of a hotly contested hunt seat equitation class. Thankfully, your horse is listening to your aids…

17 years ago

Starting Over With Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds

In Part One: Teaching Aids for Riding, Not Racing, we offered some firsthand tips and expert advice on how to…

17 years ago

Two Half Halt Exercises

Perry Wood, British clinician and author of Real Riding, How to Ride in Harmony with Your Horse, offers these exercises…

17 years ago

Carriage Driving: Working off the Hind End

Q. What exercises can I do to get my harness horse driving from his hind end? A. Let’s assume that…

17 years ago

Difference Between a Side Check and an Overcheck

Q. What is the difference between a side check and an overcheck? Do they make a huge difference in performance…

17 years ago

Gallery: Quarter Marks

Decorative markings brushed into the horse’s coat--quarter marks--enhance the conformation of a well-muscled hip and croup, and draw attention to…

17 years ago

Saddle Seat Myths and Misconceptions

Many saddle seat riders believe their sport is misunderstood by those unfamiliar with the discipline. Here, Carole Stohlmann, a United…

17 years ago

How Do I Relax Over Jumps?

Q.  I currently ride my 10-year-old gelding in jumper classes. He is very smart and a beautiful jumper, but he…

17 years ago

Dressage Judges’ Pet Peeves

There is more to dressage competition than the ability to create a good pattern. Correct basics, a proper seat and…

17 years ago