A Girl, A Horse, and a Neck Strap – Bridleless at the Washington International Horse Show

When the lean, dark Dutch Warmblood gelding entered the indoor arena at the Washington International…

Spicer's Corner: I Need Professional Help

I want to tell you a story about a British dressage rider called Steph Croxford.…

My Vet Told Me Not To Vaccinate My Horse. Wait, What?

My horse breathed a long and heavy sigh as we waited in the the air…

How to Create the Best Horse Sales Ad Ever

Spend any amount of time browsing the web for a horse and you’ll no doubt…

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Liverpool Fears Be Gone: How To Train Your Horse To Jump Water Properly

The dreaded liverpool. A liverpool is a water-type jump where a small (sometimes inflatable, sometimes…

Killer Instinct: How Competitive Are You?

For some, horses are a relief from the stresses of work and school. Others would…

I'm Going Rogue: Saying Bye-Bye to 'Conventional' Riding (For Now)

Is it just me, or is galloping across a field like, really fun? Or riding…

Is Horsemanship Dead?

Opening eyes refers to the process of learning what you don’t know. It can be…

Dressage: Nail the Test with Crisp Transitions

Transitions are paramount to training any horse, especially dressage horses. Teaching balance, increasing suppleness, and…

Warm Up Strategies for Hot Horses and Lazy Horses

Riding a hot horse and riding a lazy horse might as well be two different…