If you've gone to light, active aids with your legs (squeeze-release, squeeze-release) and you're still not getting your 35-degree angle, you can transfer part of the responsibility for going sideways out of your right leg and into your right...
One minute you’re riding along and everything is fine, and the next thing you know, your horse erupts into a bucking fit. Sound familiar? Problem behaviors under saddle are fairly common, but that doesn’t mean you should just accept...
Trail riding is the most popular horseback activity. It’s fun and relaxing, and a great way to spend time with your horse. It can also give you the opportunity to use your trail riding skills to compete against other...
Our Featured Video selections here on horseillustrated.com tend to skew towards the humorous, the absurd and the adorable. But this week, we're featuring a more serious topic: overbreeding. British charity World Horse Welfare (WHW) recently released this short video...
Every horse should back willingly on cue. Not only does this trait come in handy during a variety of all-purpose riding scenarios, but it also demonstrates a certain amount of obedience and submission to the rider’s aids. Yet many...
A horse with white legs stands out in a crowd. But those flashy white stockings require some regular grooming to keep them looking their eye-catching best. White stockings can look dingy, dull and yellow for two reasons: The hair...
Summer marks the definitive end of hibernation from cold weather and the return to daily riding and weekend shows. As the season wears on, however, the temperature rises, and monitoring horses for overheating and dehydration becomes crucial.
Whether you’re trail...
Summer is great, but the heat and bugs and blazing sun can make the season a tough one for horses. These clever horses in Ontario, Canada have found a way to relax, cool off and outsmart the flies. As...
Setting up some ground pole exercises in your arena or schooling field is a great way to make flatwork more interesting to the older horse, and it’s a stress-free method of introducing a green bean to jumping. Walking, trotting...
What's cuter than a fuzzy foal? How about a fuzzy foal cuddling a giant teddy bear? Breeze the foal is an orphan and it's unknown what happened to his mum. But he's receiving the best care possible—and lots of...
