Sport

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…

Be Fast, But Not Stupid: Time-Saving Strategies to Win Jumper Rounds

In showjumping jump-offs or speed classes, time is absolutely critical. Often, it’s mere fractions of…

Leslie Law: Warm Up for Stadium Jumping in Seven Jumps

Olympic gold medalist and coach Leslie Law stresses the importance of a short but effective…

Natural Horsemanship Isn’t a Dirty Word

Natural horsemanship wasn’t always billed as a highly-marketed, humane way to train your horse. It…

Win or Lose, Who Is In Your Corner? The Importance of Mentorship

By Sara Brooks We all have that person we need in the warm-up ring and…