Sport

AMA: Is The Notion Of “Heels Down” For Rider Safety Only?

I understand the notion of ‘heels down’ for rider safety reasons. But is there anything else…

AMA: How Should I Correct My Horse’s Mistakes?

I’m unsure how to correct behavior or a misstep in my green horse’s training. What…

What You Need To Know About The Horse Protection Act

Maybe you’ve heard of the Horse Protection Act, or maybe you haven’t. It’s an American…

AMA: How Do I Know If I’m Rushing My Horse’s Training?

I’m bringing along a green horse and my friend is encouraging me to enter him in his…

Reiterating the Value of the “Perfect Position”

I think by now, most, if not all, of the equestrian community has seen Karl…

AMA: I Want To Develop A Better Seat. Where Do I Begin? 

“When I teach a clinic or work with new riders, one of the first things…

Liz Halliday Gets Her Shot on Team USA In Paris

If anyone understands the soul-crushing feeling of being replaced on an Olympic team just before…

What Is An Eventing Derby? And Why Must I Enter One Right Now?

You’ve heard of hunter derbies (think: shadbellys and hunter plaits). The Kentucky Derby. The Mongol…

The Road To The Horse With Tik Maynard

The ever intrepid Tik Maynard is an all-around horseman. You may know him as a…

Is A.I. The Future Of Horse Sport? 

By Karin Lindell How can we perfect the current judging process at competitions to ensure…