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Eventing Explained: How to Learn Gallop Pace for Cross-Country

Eventing, for all its elements, is all about showing a rideable, brave, adjustable horse. For…

My Horse Stopped Sweating. Now What?

He was burning up, completely hot to the touch. My poor Thoroughbred gelding’s nostrils flared…

Explained: No Outside Shavings Rule

If you’ve ever stalled a horse at a show, you’ve undoubtedly seen the “no outside…

Toto, We're Not In Dressage-Land Anymore

As is such with policy and rule changes from the FEI, the eventing dressage co-efficient…

How to Dress Your Horse: Equitation

In equitation, the focus may be on the rider — but that doesn’t mean your…

Mythbusters: Are All Chestnut Horses Hot?

“Hell hath no fury like a chestnut mare.” You can find this saying on T-shirts,…

Is My Horse Fit Enough?

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

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…

What Are All These Show Jumping Classes? Jumper Tables Explained

If you’re new to the horse show world, or simply new to jumpers, you might…

Tipping the Scales: When Is a Rider’s Weight Too Much?

Sophie Tolley is the first to admit that she used to be a little overweight. Like…