Is the cold, dreary weather getting you down? Are you stuck in a cubicle, pining for a weekend in the saddle? We can’t convince your boss to let you leave early, but we can offer you this rider’s-eye-view of...
There’s something undeniably elegant—and a little bit crazy—about a smartly dressed lady riding across fields and over fences sidesaddle. While we’re fortunate to live in a time period in which riding with one leg on either side of the...
Can interspecies friendships really work? This horse and dog suggest that they can work out just fine. Bogie the horse and Cow the dog seem quite at home in one another's company.
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I recently spent a whirlwind couple of days judging a pair of shows. Saturday’s show was a laidback, in-house schooling show that offered a mix of western and English classes. Sunday’s show was much more intense. It was a...
I’ve been busy. Horse show season has begun, and that means that I’m spending at least one weekend a month judging. I had a break during my last judging assignment while the jumping course was adjusted for the pony...
There is a lot to learn when you’re starting out in showmanship. It takes time and practice to become familiar with all of the skills. However, these 10 tips will help you avoid some of the common mistakes made...
As you count down the days until summer show season, be sure to visit every week through the end of May for additional articles and features to help you succeed in the show ring.
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Why do you want to show? If you’re like a lot of exhibitors, your reply will probably be something along the lines of, “I just want to have some fun.” But what’s your definition of fun? Shows can be...
If you’ve shown before, you’re probably familiar with the tension and stomach knots that come along with performance-related nerves. It could be the people watching you, or just knowing you need to do your best after the hours of...
Whether you ride dressage, hunter/jumper or eventing, there is a certain level of show-ring presentation that is expected. It varies slightly from one discipline to another, but these tips will help you get your horse looking his best for...
