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 when jumping or resists 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.
How Do Hunter Judges Score A Round?
Julie Winkel shares the system, symbols, and reasoning behind how a judge scores your round at a horse show.
Draw Reins: To Use Or Not To Use
Geoff Teall answers a series of questions from a member on draw reins.
Proper Etiquette For Jogging, Models, And In-Hand Classes
Julie Winkel puts her judge's hat on once again to answer a member's question on how to correctly show a horse in-hand.
How To Prevent A Horse’s Stride From Getting Too Long On The Approach To A Jump
Jim Wofford and Linda Allen give a member advice on how to keep her horse's stride from getting too long when on the approach to a jump in a two-point position.
How To Stay Motivated To Work Out At Horse Shows
Robin Martinez gives a member exercises to keep her motivated to workout while on the road at shows.
Moving Up a Level: How to Prepare for Bigger Jumps
Linda Allen talks about the factors that enable a horse and rider to move up a division to bigger jumps.
Getting a Horse Back Into Condition After Time Off For an Injury
Denny Emerson and Olivia Loiacono give their advice to a member on how to get her horse fit again after an injury.