Sport

From Green to Grand Prix: How Andrew Welles Develops Horses

Developing a young horse to the top level of any discipline is no easy feat.…

How to Dress Your Horse: Equitation

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

New Promateur Status Goes Into Effect December 1, 2018

April Fools US Equestrian (USEF) has announced a new status option. A “Promateur” division will…

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…