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.
How to Set Gymnastic Lines and Canter Poles to Fit Your Horse’s Stride
Linda Allen clarifies the correct measurements for gymnastic lines and poles on the ground.
When do You Teach a Rider to Put a Horse on the Bit?
Julie Winkel talks about the importance of teaching novice riders good basics before they learn how to get a horse on the bit.
Tips to Slow Down a Thoroughbred Who Rushes at Jumps
Geoff Teall shares his thoughts on how to encourage a quick Thoroughbred to slow down before a jump.
Troubleshooting: The Automatic Release and Seeing Distances
Linda Allen helps out an amateur rider who has picked up some bad habits due to her lack of confidence with distances.
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.