Knowledge is power. It’s always in your best interests to fully understand the dressage tests before you compete. Take time to review and there will be...
If you know your horse has a tendency to turn a leisurely trail ride into an all-out race, set the situation up at home so that...
Athletic Circles – By now, you have introduced your horse to the hackamore, and he’s learned about both lateral and vertical flexion, as well...
As people begin and continue with their riding programs, a few things usually surface that have some bearing on success. Among them: consistent riding and personality...
You might have thought you left math behind once you finished school. Not quite! I’ve found that the “mathematics” of the dressage ring make riding with...
Horses need both mental and physical stimulation to be happy and content, which means if you don’t give your horse a job and keep his mind...
Al Dunning – To teach your horse to move off a neck-rein while keeping proper form is a mindful process. It requires that you, as the...
KER – Among light horses, polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) primarily affects Quarter Horses and members of related breeds such as Paints and Appaloosas. In a recent...
Julie Fershtman – What happens next? Who is liable? Over the years, numerous lawsuits have been brought based on equestrian injuries blamed on saddles that were...
Photos Courtesy of Ross Hecox Dick Pieper I’m going to be able to establish this attitude of willingness and cooperation in almost every horse to a...