Category: Horsemanship

There’s a lot of jargon when it comes to horse riding, especially where dressage is involved. One concept that you’ll come across quite early on in your riding development...

Download the PDF at the bottom of this article for a printable Hunter/Jumper Show Checklist you can use! Horse shows are a beautiful exhibition of the sublime connection between...

Got a horse or pony who’s a bit tooooo laid back for your liking? While it can be comforting to ride a horse who isn’t hot and excitable, a...

Back away from the bacon and egg roll! We all know that one of showing’s guilty pleasures is horse show food; normally heavy on refined carbs, fat, and salt....

Longeing can help to build a connection with your horse, as well as be a wonderful tool for fitness, strength, and gymnasticizing. It’s a key skill for horses to...

Why is it that we focus on the quality of the canter, the lateral work, the medium paces, and all too often completely forget about the halt? Even when...