Sport

Is My Horse Fit Enough?

While a dressage horse might be a different sort of “fit” than an event horse,…

Why It’s Best to Train Your Own Horse: ‘Riders Should Understand the Process’

The benefits of training your own horse are endless. As a young professional, I have…

Don't Get Banned for Doping: FEI Human Drug Testing Rules Explained

The recent news of three FEI-level eventers testing positive for banned substances has rocked the…

How to Dress Your Horse: Hunters

“We need to talk about your flair.” So says the manager of the fictional restaurant…

“There Are No Bad Distances, There Are Difficult Distances”

Seeing a distance to a fence is a skill that never stops developing for riders.…

Should My Trainer Ride My Horse During a Lesson?

We’ve all been there before: You’re having an issue during your lesson, or your horse…

Eiren Crawford: What a Young Dressage Horse Should Be Doing

What should a young dressage prospect be working on in his three-, four-, and five-year-old…

Be Fast, But Not Stupid: Time-Saving Strategies to Win Jumper Rounds

In showjumping jump-offs or speed classes, time is absolutely critical. Often, it’s mere fractions of…

Leslie Law: Warm Up for Stadium Jumping in Seven Jumps

Olympic gold medalist and coach Leslie Law stresses the importance of a short but effective…

Natural Horsemanship Isn’t a Dirty Word

Natural horsemanship wasn’t always billed as a highly-marketed, humane way to train your horse. It…