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.
How to Stop a Horse From Getting Strong Right in Front of the Jump
Linda Allen and Geoff Teall give a member exercises to help discourage her mare from going through her hands and getting fast right in front of the jump.
Troubleshooting: Kicking Out at the Trot and Canter
Bernie shares some insight on what may be causing a member's TB from kicking out at the trot and canter.
Troubleshooting: Stopping At The First Jump On Course
Hunter/Jumper/Equitation Judge, Julie Winkel, gives a member ideas on how to encourage her horse to get more comfortable with the first jump in the show ring.
How to Train a Big OTTB to Use His Body Over the Jumps and Improve His Form
Jim Wofford and Linda Allen share exercises to encourage a member's young, lanky OTTB to improve his form over jumps.
Troubleshooting: Getting Your Horse In Front Of Your Leg
Geoff Teall discusses the importance of a cluck when getting your horse to go forward and listen to your leg.
Judges’ Pet Peeves: Hunter & Equitation
Julie Winkel shares tips from the judge's box on how to make a good first impression with the judge. 🙈
Dressage: Getting Your Horse to Have a More Forward and Rhythmic Trot
Verena Mahin tells us how to motivate your horse to move forward and be more rhythmical at the trot.
Dressage: Troubleshooting Your Horse’s Free Walk
Verena Mahin gives a member tips to improve the free walk on her horses.
Keeping a Horse Balanced in the Corners After a Jump
Bernie offers tips on how to train a horse to stay balanced, and not run through the corner after a jump.
How to Keep Weight in Your Stirrups and Contact With Your Horse’s Side
Bernie gives a member advice who struggles, because of his conformation, to keep both weight in his stirrups and contact with his horse's sides.
How to Wrap a Horse’s Hoof for an Abscess
Bernie offers a member some advice when wrapping a horse's foot for an abscess.
Tips for Riding a Hot Horse
Jim Wofford, Denny Emerson, and Bernie Traurig talk about working with a "hot" horse.
Reasons for Quarter Cracks in Your Horse’s Hooves and Tips to Prevent Them
Farrier, Blair Cooper, discusses common causes for quarter cracks in a horse's hoof and suggestions to help prevent them.