Getting Straightness Straight
In this excerpt from his book The Sport Horse Problem Solver, former international eventer Eric Smiley gives us a simple breakdown of what straightness on horseback really is, and how to know if you’ve got it…or not. →
#TBT: The First Rodeo Gals
For this week’s #TBT, we are taking a look back — WAY back — at the first rodeo gals. These women were TOUGH. →
Reader Photo Challenge: Foals
Enjoy these six photos of foals! →
Thursday Video: Polo Wrapping Tips
Do you know how to wrap polos correctly? Check out these tips from the lopers at MacCallum Performance. →
The Idea of Order: Shhhh… It Happens…
You see what I did there. →
Running Short on Time? Slow It Down With This Effective Exercise
What do none of us have enough of? Time! This month’s rider fitness exercise from Hidden Heights Fitness will make you feel like you have plenty as you wait for that timer to go off! →
Kentucky Performance Products Tuesday Video: Cha Cha Cha
One…Two…Cha, Cha, Cha! That’s all there is to it! →
Thoroughbred Logic: Use Your Core
“The combination of core and confidence make a positive-reinforcing cycle that lead to greater strength, and for lack of a better synonym, greater confidence. Together they allow a rider to sit up, add the necessary leg, take a deep breath and release while staying centered over the horse.” →
‘Oh Crap’ Monday: What Is Going On Here?
Monday already is the crappiest day of the week… →
Don’t Put Your Hat on the Bed: Cowboy Hat Etiquette
If you wear a cowboy hat — or think you might — it’s always good to know the etiquette surrounding it. Here are 10 tips to make sure you don’t accidentally end up in a fight or curse yourself with a string of bad luck: →
Dehydration in Horses, Presented by Kentucky Performance Products
A variety of factors can cause horses to become dehydrated. Find out what you can do to keep →
Changing Horses: Who’s in There?
“Changing horses is my opportunity to figure out who’s in there – inside the horse – and me.” Ever working to learn more, Candace Wade discusses what it means to change horses. →
What Is Your Racehorse Name?
I’m Futile Quest. What’s your racehorse name? Find out! →
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: We Asked SmartPak Employees for Their Best Product Recommendations
Check out these must-have items from the SmartPak team. →