Proper preparation is one of the keys to creating the perfect image. The camera captures everything in minute detail, so you need to be sure that those details are just right.
Clipping
Unless your goal is to let your horse go...
Wearing a helmet isn't just a requirement for jumpers and dressage riders. It's good common sense for any rider. Whether you're looking for a cool, comfortable schooling helmet to wear on the trails or a sporty model for the...
When you head to the barn to saddle up, the last thing you’re thinking about is an accident or injury. Yet by its very nature, horseback riding has a potential for danger, and when a rider is injured, it’s...
You may be familiar with British comedian/actress Jennifer Saunders from the long-running TV show Absolutely Fabulous. But before AbFab, there was French and Saunders, a sketch comedy show starring Saunders and Dawn French. In this clip from the show,...
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Horse Show...
Whether you’re getting back into riding after a long absence, or perhaps buying a horse for the first time, competition is a goal you may aspire to. Showing can be a lot of fun and is a good opportunity...
Q: I am an older adult rider. Two years ago I finally bought my dream horse, a wonderful gelding. I had a lot of fun showing him and riding him on the trails. Recently, however, I have no motivation...
Before You Go
1. Give new equipment a test run at home first to make sure it fits you and your horse comfortably. Some items, such as boots and saddles, require significant break-in time.
2. Tack cleaning should be part...
1. Do attend shows that offer classes appropriate for your level of expertise. Look for shows where you’ll compete against your peers. That way you’ll come home with a realistic evaluation of where you and your horse shine and...
I finally got around to sorting through a stack of old horse photos. By putting them in chronological order I could relive much of my life with horses. Most of them are old horse show photos, which makes sense,...
