3 Exercises to Boost Your Medium Trot
A good medium trot is a pleasure to ride; powerful, expressive, uphill, and effortless…but it’s a common stumbling block for riders wanting to progress up the levels. While some...
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Category: Horsemanship
Lunging vs. Riding: Which is Best?
Ask ten riders about their thoughts on lunging, and you’ll get ten different answers. Some lunge regularly, some never at all, and some whenever the need arises. The reality...
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Dressage vs. Show Jumping: What’s More Difficult and What You Need to Know
Compared to leaping over obstacles on horseback, dressage is often considered the less exciting English discipline. However, the foundation of jumping is excellent flatwork. It might sound counterintuitive, but...
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Homesick for the Barn? 5 Things to Do to Stay Connected
Whether you are traveling, sick, injured, or quarantined due to a global pandemic, being separated from horses can be a challenge. If you are starting to feel the barn...
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HOW TO: Tell if Your Horse is Left Handed or Right Handed
You’ve noticed your gelding has a tendency to “fall in” when circling to the left, and he seems to have a harder time picking up the right lead. What’s...
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8 Easy Ways to Film Riding Lessons With Your Phone
Want to get the most out of your lessons? Filming your rides will help you see your position from a new angle and apply your trainer’s corrections. After your rides,...
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9 Ways Natural Horsemanship Can Make You a Better Equestrian
The term natural horsemanship is probably one of the most controversial terms in all of horse-dom. Even the term itself is up for debate – what’s so “natural” about...
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Canter Cure All?
Winter is here and you know what that can mean: horses with flare ups of aches and the resulting stiffness. Cold weather can be a nuisance to even the...
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