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Charlotte Bredahl's 5 Commandments For Better Dressage Riding

The newly named USEF Dressage Development Coach, Charlotte Bredahl, has big shoes to fill. Charlotte,…

The Pros And Cons of Showing On Your Own, With Brittni Raflowitz

Brittni Raflowitz has done a lot in a short period of time. The 23-year-old international…

"You Won't See A Bad Horse" – Kyle Carter On LRK3DE Cross-Country

Eventing fans and riders of any level can learn a lot just by being a…

Contact Explained

Many people are confused by the concept of contact. The rein is one of three…

Savvy OTTB Buyer: What Matters Most When Buying A Horse Off The Track

Heels Down Happy Hour podcast host and professional eventer, Jessica Payne, shared some top-level tips…

Show Jumping: The Ultimate Strength and Conditioning Guide for Horses

The sport of show jumping is naturally a physically demanding endeavor for horse and rider.…

Fundamentals: How Bruce Davidson Starts Young Horses

Bruce Davidson has been breeding event horses for 40 years at Chesterland Farm in Unionville,…

Barn Fire Safety: Don’t Get Caught Unprepared

On December 7, 2017, the raging Lilac Fire swallowed San Luis Rey Downs, a Thoroughbred…

Equitation Scoring Explained

The numerical system of scoring hunter and equitation classes is much like a grading scale…

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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…