How to Build a Horse’s Confidence Without Over Jumping Them
Julie Winkel answers a member's question on often she should jump her Thoroughbred horse.
How to Ride a Hunter with a Soft Mouth that Tends to Over-flex
Geoff Teall shares his training philosophies with a member whose hunter horse likes light contact and often gets behind the bit.
Nosebands and Martingales: Fitting and Use
Julie Winkel shares her philosophies on when to use and how to fit various nosebands and martingales.
The Realities of Falling Off Your Horse
Linda Allen discusses why riders often fall off their horses, tips to prevent it, and how to overcome inevitable falls.
How to Make Your Hunter More Supple
Julie shares her favorite exercises to encourage a hunter to be soft and light on their front end.
Training a Young Thoroughbred that is Fresh Off the Track
Jim Wofford shares his philosophies and exercises on training an OTTB.
How To Teach A Horse To Accept Rein Contact
Bernie gives a member bit suggestions and exercises to help her mare who dislikes rein contact.
Which Release is Best for Lower Level Hunter and Equitation Classes?
Geoff Teall helps clarify what type of release (short, long, crest, or automatic) is appropriate for a lower level rider.
Train Your Horse To Jump Straight
Linda Allen gives a member suggestions on how to encourage his horse to stop jumping to the right over jumps.
How To Stop Pushing Your Leg Forward Over The Jumps
Geoff Teall gives a member exercises and tips on how to break the habit of throwing her leg forward in the air over the jump.
How To Ride Round Two of a Hunter Derby
Julie Winkel discusses how the second round in a Hunter Derby is judged.
Training Your Horse To Peak At The Right Time
Linda Allen offers suggestions on how to manage a jumper to help him peak at the right time.
Teaching Your Horse To Stretch Their Neck Out In A Hunter Under Saddle Class
Julie Winkel gives a member tips on how to get her horse to stretch in a hunter frame.
How to Handle a Horse When it Spooks
Jim Wofford and Olivia Loiacono describe how to handle a situation where a horse spooks and resists when jumping or going near something they are afraid of.
How To Mount Your Horse In An Equitation Medal Test
Julie Winkel explains how to get on and off your horse from the ground if asked to do so in a equitation class.
What is the Ideal Seat for Equitation Classes?
A member asks if a light seat or deep seat is best for equitation classes.
Managing Toed-in Conformation On Your Horse
Julie Winkle discusses pigeon-toed conformation and what it means for your horse.
How To Keep A Young Horse Focused
Julie Winkel helps a member who struggles to keep her young warmblood's attention when she rides.
Equitation Exercises For A Small Arena
Linda Allen outlines some exercises and general principles when working in a small arena.
Developing Your Horse’s Topline
Verena Mahin offers a member suggestions on how she can develop her Holsteiner's topline.