A good trail horse must be able to accept unexpected noises and objects around them. In the February 2012 issue of Horse Illustrated, trainer Charles Wilhelm explains his method for desensitizing horses to dragging objects. In this video, Wilhelm...
Before you head out for a long day of trail riding, make sure your tack is properly adjusted. Improperly fitting tack can lead to sores that keep your horse out of work for weeks, and tack that is weak...
'Tis the season for charitable giving. If the bell-ringer outside your local grocery store doesn't convince you to donate your pocket change, maybe you need some encouragement from Tinker. This talented Miniature Horse dons his holiday best, performs tricks...
Q: I recently got a new saddle and, unlike my old one, it has a back cinch. When I fastened it, my horse started bucking. I stopped him as quickly as I could and eventually got him to canter...
Thinking about competing in saddle seat at your next show, but baffled by the class list? Or maybe you just want to be a more educated spectator the next time you attend a show with saddle seat classes. Here's...
You proudly survey your young horse as you consider sending him off for training to get started under saddle. He’s turning 3 years old, and you are eager to begin your working relationship with him. You know there are...
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...
Q: I’ve been trying to get my horse to stop when I say, “whoa.” Sometimes he acts like he understands what I’m saying, but most times he just keeps moving forward until he eventually slows down and comes to...
The basics of dressage focus on asking your horse to move forward into contact in a relaxed manner so you can create a connection. In the quest for connection, riders spend countless hours on the 20-meter circle. However, there...
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...
