Lengthen the Canter: What Seat Does a Judge Want to See a Rider in for an Equitation Class? November 2, 2017 Julie Winkel Ask The Experts, Equitation 0 Comments 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. Read More→
Building Your Horse’s Confidence Back Up October 24, 2017 Geoff Teall Ask The Experts 0 Comments Geoff Teall gives a member tips to get her horse, who had a big spook, to jump confidently from any distance. Read More→
Stop Your Horse From Stalling in the Air Over a Jump October 18, 2017 Linda Allen Ask The Experts 0 Comments 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. Read More→
Dressage: Good Hands and How To Achieve Them October 10, 2017 Verena Mahin Ask The Experts, Dressage 0 Comments Verena Mahin talks about what makes good hands, and the role position and contact play in achieving true contact. Read More→
Coping With Warm-Up Ring Nerves October 3, 2017 Tonya Johnston Ask The Experts 0 Comments Tonya Johnston give a member step by step tips to overcome warm up ring anxiety. Read More→
Does Your Horse Change Leads In Front But Not With Their Hind End? September 12, 2017 Julie Winkel Ask The Experts 0 Comments Julie Winkel shares her favorite exercise to help a horse who changes leads in front but not with their hind end. Read More→
Best Body Weight Exercises For Equestrians August 29, 2017 Robin Martinez Ask The Experts, Fitness & Nutrition 0 Comments Fitness expert, Robin Martinez, shows us her top two strength exercises using only body weight. Read More→
How to Stop a Horse From Speeding Up On the Landing Side of the Jumps August 21, 2017 Robert Gage Ask The Experts, Riding & Training Help 3 Comments Rob Gage shares exercises to help a member stop her horse from getting strong and running after the jumps. Read More→
Starting Your Own Barn? Here’s Your Business Startup Checklist! August 3, 2017 Nicole Lakin Ask The Experts, Barn Managment 0 Comments Nicole Lakin, of BarnManager.com, answers a member's question on how to turn a barn into a business. Read More→
How to Set Gymnastic Lines and Canter Poles to Fit Your Horse’s Stride July 24, 2017 Linda Allen Ask The Experts 0 Comments Linda Allen clarifies the correct measurements for gymnastic lines and poles on the ground. Read More→
When do You Teach a Rider to Put a Horse on the Bit? July 13, 2017 Julie Winkel Ask The Experts 0 Comments Julie Winkel talks about the importance of teaching novice riders good basics before they learn how to get a horse on the bit. Read More→
Tips to Slow Down a Thoroughbred Who Rushes at Jumps June 27, 2017 Geoff Teall Ask The Experts 0 Comments Geoff Teall shares his thoughts on how to encourage a quick Thoroughbred to slow down before a jump. Read More→
Troubleshooting: The Automatic Release and Seeing Distances June 15, 2017 Linda Allen Ask The Experts 2 Comments Linda Allen helps out an amateur rider who has picked up some bad habits due to her lack of confidence with distances. Read More→
How to Build a Horse’s Confidence Without Over Jumping Them May 30, 2017 Julie Winkel Ask The Experts 2 Comments Julie Winkel answers a member's question on often she should jump her Thoroughbred horse. Read More→
How to Ride a Hunter with a Soft Mouth that Tends to Over-flex May 9, 2017 Geoff Teall Ask The Experts, Training Tips 0 Comments Geoff Teall shares his training philosophies with a member whose hunter horse likes light contact and often gets behind the bit. Read More→
Nosebands and Martingales: Fitting and Use April 26, 2017 Julie Winkel Ask The Experts 2 Comments Julie Winkel shares her philosophies on when to use and how to fit various nosebands and martingales. Read More→
The Realities of Falling Off Your Horse April 24, 2017 Linda Allen Ask The Experts 0 Comments Linda Allen discusses why riders often fall off their horses, tips to prevent it, and how to overcome inevitable falls. Read More→
How to Make Your Hunter More Supple March 21, 2017 Julie Winkel Ask The Experts, Riding & Training Help 0 Comments Julie shares her favorite exercises to encourage a hunter to be soft and light on their front end. Read More→
Training a Young Thoroughbred that is Fresh Off the Track March 17, 2017 Jim Wofford Ask The Experts, Riding & Training Help, Thoroughbred Horses, Training Tips 2 Comments Jim Wofford shares his philosophies and exercises on training an OTTB. Read More→
How To Teach A Horse To Accept Rein Contact March 13, 2017 Bernie Traurig Ask The Experts, Training Tips 2 Comments Bernie gives a member bit suggestions and exercises to help her mare who dislikes rein contact. Read More→