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...
Watch as trainer Anita Howe explains the Tennessee Walking Horse's running walk.The running walk is the same basic footfall and carriage as the flatfoot walk, but tempo and speeds are extended to range from 7-10...
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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Q: I have a gelding that I bought for trail riding. Unfortunately, his previous owner used to gallop him a lot on the trails, so he constantly wants to bolt off. His mouth is dull too, which makes matters...
The canter’s rocking-horse, three-beat rhythm presents a problem for novice riders trying to master their position at this gait. In trot, the rider’s body position remains stable since the horse’s head and neck don’t move in this two-beat gait....
Q: I am working with a Thoroughbred hunter/jumper prospect. When we jump crossrails, he’s fine. But when we try small verticals he bolts to the jumps and then kicks his heels in the air. How can I help him...
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...
Knowing when it's time to replace a helmet is as critical to rider safety as wearing one. Even with limited use, a helmet's hard foam lining can break down over time, says Drusilla Malavase, co-chair of the Equestrian Headgear...
