Category Archives: Learn

Even for college riders, the world of collegiate riding can be extremely confusing. With several governing bodies and the rules of individual institutions, many teams operate differently. Basically, there are...

There are many reasons your warm up may not go to specifications. You fall off, your tack breaks, a hundred mistakes seem to pile up into defeat and it's too...

Nervous horses are hard to ride horses. Hard to ride in that they are too reactive. They may not stand quietly to be mounted. They may not walk calmly. They...

Spring has come early for most of us this year and now is the best time to get your schooling jumps and footing prepared for some serious fun. Think of...

We're taking you around the world for a glimpse at some of the planet's rarest breeds of horse in our new video series, Unusual Horses. Watch and learn! The actual...

While I’m sort of used to it, one of the articles that I posted not so long ago generated a whole lot of controversy. It was about Colic Myths. And one...

“What are the three things you must have in order to become a good rider?” 1. A good seat. 2. A good seat. 3. A good seat. This was the...

Each day is a new adventure when you’re a foal, but sometimes those adventures require a little help. Thankfully, if you’ve got a good mom, she can help you work through the sticky stuff—like...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdUcGvWSU5g Professional groom Jason McQueen shows you how to get the perfect cut, every time. It’s sheer genius!

Barry Hook is a carriage driver and horse trainer who happens to look a little bit like Santa Claus. Just another Santa-esque carriage fellow, you say? Not even close. What...

The equestrian world is reeling from the death of aspiring Australian eventer Olivia Inglis. The 17 year old was killed in a rotational fall during the cross country phase of...

People often decide to take up competitive horseback riding for one of two reasons. Either they love sports and they love animals and they want to combine the two, or...

If you have kids or have ever worked as a babysitter, then you’re probably familiar with the pre-bedtime ritual. Books need to be read cover to cover, plus you have to...

There have been many postings on social media regarding a beautiful young barrel racing cowgirl who has finished her earthly ride and is now riding her eternal ride. Miss Lara...

I’ve got a confession to make: I’ve been holding out on you. There is one simple exercise that I uncovered a while ago and haven’t shared here. And it’s a...

As historically British as afternoon tea, the Exmoor pony is one of nature’s great delights. Though many roam semi-feral and free, this breed is adaptable to most environments and trainable...

Anne Kursinski’s right hand, Carol “Hoffy” Hoffman, reveals her trick for trimming thin manes in this Tuesday Tip video posted to the five-time Olympian’s Facebook page. It’s a variation on...

I’ve got a confession to make: I’ve been holding out on you. There is one simple exercise that I uncovered a while ago and haven’t shared here. And it’s a...

Inevitably, all riders when talking to non-horse friends, get the same question; Isn’t it dangerous to ride a horse? And while most of us pass it off with a smile...

The Retired Racehorse Project recently released the list of trainers for this year’s Thoroughbred Makeover, and as the winner of one of the disciplines from last year I was at...