Clarifying the Different Big Equitation Medal Classes
Julie Winkel explains the difference between the Maclay, USEF Medal, Talent Search, and more equitation finals.
Training a Green Thoroughbred Who Gets Hot and Unbalanced in the Canter
Linda Allen shares her philosophy on how to train a green thoroughbred who gets unbalanced and hot when cantering, especially when poles and jumps are introduced.
Training a Horse Who Likes to Go Inverted to Stretch Down
Rob Gage shares bit suggestions and exercises to encourage a horse to stretch their head down.
How to Encourage a Hunter Horse with High Head Carriage to Stretch Down
Geoff Teall gives a member exercises on the flat to help her horse, who is naturally uphill, to carry his frame lower.
Tips for a Thoroughbred Horse Who Has a Tough Mouth and Who Gets Strong Over Jumps
Bernie gives a member advice to help her Thoroughbred who has a quirky mouth and gets hot as soon as she adds rails or jumps to their ride.
Why Do Horses Lean, Pull, and Root?
Julie Winkel discusses why a horse may lean, pull, and root on the reins. In this post, we will learn how to combat these common issues.
Stop Your Horse From Falling In On One Side
Jim Wofford gives a member exercises on the flat to get her horse to stop falling to the left with his shoulder.
How To Keep Your Reins Short Without Pulling Too Much On Your Horse’s Mouth
Julie Winkel gives a member tips on how to keep short reins without pulling on her horse's mouth.
What To Focus On Now That The Show Season Is Over
Olivia Loiacono shares tips on how to stay busy in the off-season.
Adjusting for the Optimal Take-off Spot on a Hunter Horse
Rob Gage talks about finding and fixing your distance to arrive at the best takeoff spot.
Does Your Horse Have a Long Stride and Struggle with Combinations?
Linda Allen advises a member on how she can acquire the "tools" she needs to set her horse up to handle anything a course might ask.
Lengthen the Canter: What Seat Does a Judge Want to See a Rider in for an Equitation Class?
Julie Winkel puts on her judge's hat to explain what seat is best in an equitation class when asked to show a lengthened canter.
Building Your Horse’s Confidence Back Up
Geoff Teall gives a member tips to get her horse, who had a big spook, to jump confidently from any distance.
Stop Your Horse From Stalling in the Air Over a Jump
Linda Allen explains the reasons why green horses and trained horses may have too much "hang time" over a fence and gives us some tips to fix it.
Dressage: Good Hands and How To Achieve Them
Verena Mahin talks about what makes good hands, and the role position and contact play in achieving true contact.
Coping With Warm-Up Ring Nerves
Tonya Johnston give a member step by step tips to overcome warm up ring anxiety.
Does Your Horse Change Leads In Front But Not With Their Hind End?
Julie Winkel shares her favorite exercise to help a horse who changes leads in front but not with their hind end.
Best Body Weight Exercises For Equestrians
Fitness expert, Robin Martinez, shows us her top two strength exercises using only body weight.
How to Stop a Horse From Speeding Up On the Landing Side of the Jumps
Rob Gage shares exercises to help a member stop her horse from getting strong and running after the jumps.
Starting Your Own Barn? Here’s Your Business Startup Checklist!
Nicole Lakin, of BarnManager.com, answers a member's question on how to turn a barn into a business.