Five horses escaped handlers on Wednesday, wreaking havoc through the city and leaving a lot of unanswered questions in their wake. →
Or maybe just terrible ones. That works too. →
“So go ride, folks. And if your horse scoots out from under your aids, relax, weight your aids, take a deep breath and wait. Count backwards slowly from 100 and see how your horse softens into the soft pressure. Reward, rest, and try again.” →
Saddle pads are like potato chips — you can’t have just one! →
EQ PRO and Interscholastic Equestrian Association announce 2024 summer camp equestrian scholarship for young riders interested in dressage or hunt seat. →
All things considered, this cowboy got pretty lucky. It could have been much worse. →
This is the second of a three-part series that explores what to look for when selecting a dressage horse. Today’s article focuses on the conformation that lends itself to a successful dressage horse. →
Endless ground pole exercises with just four poles! →
As horse owners, colic is one of our worst nightmares. The causes vary and horses often present differently depending on their age and temperament. The resolution can range from minimal intervention to major surgery. →
… on steroids. →
“How you treat your horse, if you smile and say hello, and how you react to a bad showing are all being observed by a child who idolizes you. Be the change you want to see in the sport because you’re teaching and influencing the youth riders more than you may know.” →
This horse is NOT impressed with its ground pole exercise. →
“I have to remind myself that if I’m not on top of my competition game for a couple months … they don’t care. They are safe, and fed and cared for.” →
Another week (or few!) of horse life, rounded up in your images. →
Or maybe don’t. Her advice is terrible. →