Horse Riding and Training
In June of 2015, American Pharoah won the Belmont Stakes, completing the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. No horse had…
If you do much riding outside the arena, you know it’s inevitable that you’ll encounter water sooner or later. Whether…
Work at the collected trot to teach your horse to engage his hindquarters. Q: When I do flying lead changes…
Q: I am new to riding dressage, but am wondering how to adjust the noseband. Should it be tight or…
When it comes to riding a horse, using a bit is standard fare. But a bit is not the only…
I’m taking an involuntary hiatus from showing during this phase of my life, primarily due to the fact that I…
Working gaits? Check! Rhythm and regularity? Check! 20-meter circles? Check! Whether you’re bringing along a green horse or just getting…
At Training Level, all trot work may be ridden posting or sitting at the rider’s discretion. So which should you…
Recently I had the pleasure of talking horses with NBC Sports horse-racing reporter Donna Barton Brothers. You might have read…
Riding outside most often proves to be one of the surest accelerants of dressage training. First, there is no…