How To Ride Different Types Of Jumps
Linda Allen explains how track, pace, and balance are often more important when it comes to finding the right take-off spot to various types of jumps.
Posting The Canter
Bernie Traurig, Julie Winkel, Geoff Teall, Stacia Madden, Karen Healey, and Jim Wofford share their thoughts on the common habit of posting the canter.
Exercises For A Thoroughbred That Gets Heavy and Strung Out In The Canter
Linda Allen shares exercises on the flat to help a Thoroughbred that is great at the trot but gets unbalanced and on the forehand in the canter.
Horse or Rider—Who’s in Charge?
Geoff Teall gives a member tips on how to get her horse to respect her.
What Height Should a Young Horse Be Jumping?
Linda Allen discusses the factors that go into determining what height a young horse should jump.
Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event 2018
Jim Wofford gives us his thoughts on the Kentucky Three-Day Event
Learn How to Stop Leaning at the Jumps
Julie Winkel explains how a rider’s position affects the horse’s jump and where you should be at the five phases of the jump-approach: takeoff, flight, landing, and departure.
Encourage Your Horse To Raise Their Back
Julie Winkel shares exercises to engage a horse's hindquarters and strengthen their back.
An Exercise For A Horse That Cross Canters
Rob Gage shares his exercise for teaching horses to do a solid one-piece flying change.
Can a Horse Who Gets Inverted in Front of a Jump End Up With Back Pain?
Linda Allen shares her insight on how a horse’s jumping form can cause muscle soreness.
What To Do When A Horse Shakes Its Head Before A Jump
Linda Allen shares her insight as to why a horse might shake its head on an approach to a jump and how to fix this issue.
Clarifying the Different Big Equitation Medal Classes
Julie Winkel explains the difference between the Maclay, USEF Medal, Talent Search, and more equitation finals.
Training a Green Thoroughbred Who Gets Hot and Unbalanced in the Canter
Linda Allen shares her philosophy on how to train a green thoroughbred who gets unbalanced and hot when cantering, especially when poles and jumps are introduced.
Training a Horse Who Likes to Go Inverted to Stretch Down
Rob Gage shares bit suggestions and exercises to encourage a horse to stretch their head down.
How to Encourage a Hunter Horse with High Head Carriage to Stretch Down
Geoff Teall gives a member exercises on the flat to help her horse, who is naturally uphill, to carry his frame lower.
Tips for a Thoroughbred Horse Who Has a Tough Mouth and Who Gets Strong Over Jumps
Bernie gives a member advice to help her Thoroughbred who has a quirky mouth and gets hot as soon as she adds rails or jumps to their ride.
Chronicle of the Horse – The Equitation Division was Created to Improve Riding by George Morris (ADDENDUM)
After attending the CP National Horse Show, George Morris, the master of style takes exception to how juniors change position between hunters and equitation.
Chronicle of the Horse – Equitation: An American Tradition of Excellence by Bernie Traurig (ADDENDUM)
ASPCA Maclay Final judge Bernie Traurig reflects on the 2017 final and the state of equitation.
Rider Health and Fitness Tips for the New Year
Robin Martinez shares exercise and clean eating strategies to help riders improve their fitness and reach their goals for the new year.
Why Do Horses Lean, Pull, and Root?
Julie Winkel discusses why a horse may lean, pull, and root on the reins. In this post, we will learn how to combat these common issues.