It might seem like the least exciting part of the ride, but a warm-up determines how much your horse will benefit from the work that follows. Without a correct warm-up, even a well-executed conditioning or training session will fail...
A horse’s reins are often associated with the steering wheel of a car, yet they function quite differently. Unlike a car a horse is thinking mode of transportation can learn to be ridden without constantly receiving signals from the...
Embed from Getty Images"A Triple Crown winner… a Breeders’ Cup winner… a horse of a lifetime!”
Those were the words used by NBC Sports race caller Larry Colmus to describe American Pharoah at the conclusion of the 2015 Breeders’ Cup...
Vanity is not an appealing trait, but being able to appreciate one’s appearance is a quality few have. Unless, of course, you’re this horse in the video who can’t get enough of looking at himself in the mirror in...
Q: My horse is perfect to ride in every way except she won’t back up. When I ask her to, she throws her head and plants her feet. How can I get her to back correctly?
A: The backup is...
Q: My horse pulls on the reins when I ask him to stop. How can I fix this?
A: If a horse is pulling on the reins during a stop, he either doesn’t know how to stop correctly or there...
Making your horse more supple doesn’t just mean cranking her head around to your knee. Nope, it’s about softness, responsiveness and willingness.Whether you plan to show western pleasure with your horse or gallop her around barrels, she needs...
The quintessential equestrian physique is easy to spot: athletic, long-legged and lean. But not all equestrians fit that body type, and those that don't are likely to hear about it on the sidelines – and maybe in the show...
I am an Adele fan. I think she has a gorgeous voice and I think lots of people can relate to her songs. I’m not as big a fan of parodies, but when equestrian Kelly Jewell posted one on...
Q: My mare lies down when we go through water. What should I do to stop her from doing this?A: The next time you ride your mare through water, make sure you carry a crop. It’s important to keep...
