Molly Powell is a top barrel racing competitor and clinician and holds the title of 2004 World Reserve Barrel Racing Champion. Powell offered her insight on controlling a barrel horse before and after a run in the January, 2009 issue of...
Chances are, you know someone at your barn with back problems or pain. Maybe you even have first-hand experience. With seemingly so many riders dealing with back issues, do riding and back pain go hand in hand?Not necessarily. There...
Displays of good horsemanship, like thanking your horse after your round, will give a positive impression to the judge. Read on to find out about some show ring habits you should avoid.While horse show judges frequently offer tips on...
Anyone who has witnessed, or been involved in, an accident with a horse-drawn vehicle knows how horrific the consequences can be. Because most horses are hard-wired to run now, think later,you can never be absolutely certain you won't have...
Everybody associates holiday sleigh rides with a jolly, fat guy in a red suit, yet did you know that the first St. Nicholas was actually skinny and somewhat crabby? And that the famous poem that beefed him up and celebrated...
This week, we’re bringing back a classic: Cleo and Blaze. Cleo is determined to conquer Mt. Blaze. Blaze is either the world’s most tolerant horse, or he’s enjoying a relaxing chiropractic treatment from Dr. Cleo. It’s another great example...
What goes on in the mind of a horse show judge? Many exhibitors envision a hardened official with a jaded outlook, someone who scrutinizes every moment of every performance. But that’s generally not the case.
Meg Schulman has been judging...
There is something undeniably elegant about a bay horse. The ebony mane and tail complement a coat that ranges from shades of nutmeg to mahogany. Then there are the chestnut horses. Who can deny the appeal of a horse...
Dancing horses and dramatic equestrian theater such as “Cheval” and “Cavalia” have captivated audiences, attracting attention from equestrians and the mainstream public, in the United States over the past several years. But quietly, as they have been doing for...
Doesn’t everyone like to play dress-up? And what horse lover hasn't spent at least a few hours fussing over a pretty pony? By participating in a horse show costume class you will get the opportunity to have some creative...
