Channel Archives: Learn

If you’ve been around horses for any length of time (usually measured in minutes), you’ve probably heard that a horse needs X-rays (hopefully, it wasn’t yours).   And while you...

Working with young event horses is one of my favorite parts of my training program. Seeing them develop into confident, willing partners is incredibly rewarding. Whether I’m training one of...

In the hunter and jumper rings, catch riding is common occurrence. A green or mischievous horse or pony matched with a timid or novice rider can present notable challenges, especially...

The title of this article is out of character for me. Rarely will I ever suggest to someone who wants to achieve something in performance to step back and slow...

Key points: Cervical (neck) osteoarthritis is a potential source of pain and poor performance in sport horsesResearchers examined cervical x-rays for 104 jumping horses during the 2018 winter circuit in...

I wish that discussions about vaccines were easy. It would be great to have this sort of vaccine equation: Horse + vaccine + (reactions x 0) = no disease Otherwise...

Earlier this year, American Olympic gold medalist Laura Kraut was involved in a serious fall while competing—her helmet saved her life. Laura’s mare, Jakarta, took a stride out in a...

In May 2019, an employee of a fuel company arrived at a farm in Carroll County, MD, for a routine visit to fill a fuel tank behind a barn. In...

Boarders come and boarders go, but sometimes they leave with unpaid bills. What happens when a barn owner has a boarder that leaves with a large unpaid balance? Unfortunately, most...

Although southern California is a pretty balmy place in which to keep a horse, not everyone is so lucky.  Fortunately, while wintertime means that people are breaking out the down...

As I sit here, watching the British November rain run down the windows, I have been thinking about the last 12 months. With so much negativity in the world and...

Straightness is a critical factor for jumping success. A horse that jumps straight is set up to jump in good form, jump higher and has a better chance of landing...

Question: “A couple friends and I were talking about all the horses we’ve trained and ridden throughout the years and comparing their characteristics and personality traits, etc. We were wondering if...

Sometimes finding the distance to a jump or seeing your spot on course is just downright frustrating. The ability flickers in and out like lights in a thunderstorm, occasionally leaving...

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are signed documents that are typically utilized in businesses to protect an organization’s confidentiality. This practice of having employees sign NDAs has been steadily growing in the...

Round 1 of the 20202 ASPCA Maclay Final tested control. “You had some questions that kept being repeated—long to short, long to short—really showing that the kids had focus and...

Among the more common injuries besetting equine athletes are injuries to the various tendons and ligaments of the legs. In fact, they’re so common that some have even earned the...

I have never been satisfied just going out and working on horses. I mean, I really love working on horses, but I always thought that my obligation—to horses, to my...

If you have the space for it, a cross country schooling course at home can be a great asset to your training program. After deciding that you have enough room,...

Smoke from wildfires in the West has made its way to the East Coast of America and has hit Europe. Speculation that it will circumnavigate the globe is sadly realistic. That...