Horse Shows and Competitions
A half-halt isn't: pulling the reins. To start out, riding instructors often teach beginners very simplistic aids to take the…
Horses are rescued for many reasons, including neglect, abuse and lack of handling. Each horse will react to life changes…
By Cary L. Szuwalski When you are preparing to travel with your horse, packing is an organizational challenge. Every horse…
Like contestants in a Miss America pageant they strut and parade their exceptional beauty and perfect bodies. Their glossy coats…
The ideal western horse, according to trainer Patty Meek, is one that "gives to the bridle and is supple, giving…
Riding in an arena would be a lot easier if, once the aids had been given for the required gait,…
Horse show season is in full swing, and it's time for me to plan the rest of the competition year.…
As riders, most of our attention is usually focused on how well our horses go forward. In the show ring,…
If you find yourself longing to compete at national shows, here are four tips that the A-circuit riders and trainers…
Every top show groom has his or her own bag of tricks out of which they pull some secret technique…