Part of the allure of riding western is sitting astride a slow-legged horse as it moseys
along at a jog. Faster than a walk, slower and more relaxed than a lope, the jog is the
gait most favored for covering ground...
A horse show class can seem like a marathon torture session, especially if you’re aboard a cranky horse or trying to hold your position despite the fact that your body’s going numb. Yet you can’t relax just because the...
"Showing is so political.”
"The judge was practicing politics.”
"We’re nobodies so it wasn’t politically correct to pin us.”
How many times have you heard those excuses when your barn buddies come home from a show, ribbonless? They blame it on politics,...
The hunter division on the open circuit requires a certain look to be successful: workmanlike yet elegant, functional but with a bit of flair. Regardless of your horse’s pedigree or conformation, you can groom him to have the proper...
If you’re primarily traveling to one-day shows, you don’t need to schlep around every horse item you own. You just need to assemble a few necessities and keep them handy in a tote tray, crate or gym bag. Here...
Want a day full of memories on horseback? Compete at a horse show! Whether your goal is to win a year-end high-point award or to simply have fun at local schooling shows, competing promises far more than a chance...
Braiding your horse's mane is easier than you might think. Practice these steps for a neat and polished look in the show ring.
For step-by-step mane braiding instructions, click here
For step-by-step tail braiding instructions, click here
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Learn what western pleasure judges are looking for and see some of the common faults of gait that you should avoid with your western pleasure horse.
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Regina Mayer, a then-15-year-old resident of Lauffen, Germany, could not have a horse. Her parents said no. This is a story all-too-familiar to many young aspiring equestrians, but Regina's story takes a turn. Since she couldn't have a...
Ever wondered how some riders enter the arena without a single hair out of place? Learn how to get the polished, professional appearance that horse show judges appreciate. Sarah Coleman, Executive Director of the Equine Scholars Program at Georgetown...
