Buying a Horse: Your “Must-Have” Checklist
Cynthia Martinez, co-founder of Equine Exchange, shares 10 of the "Must-Haves" when buying a horse.
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.
Grassroots Exercise to Get Your Horse Back in the Corners
Cori offers her favorite exercises on the flat to help riders get used to regrouping their horses after a line.
What is the IEA?
Amanda Garner, IEA steward and author, explains what the Interscholastic Equestrian Association is and how high school hunter/jumper and reining riders can get involved in this organization.
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.
Grassroots: Teaching a Rider Arena Awareness (How to Stop and Steer)
Cori tells us how an exercise she calls "stop spots" can be used to teach a beginner rider to stop and steer their mounts.
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.
Rainy Day Workout For Riders
Fitness expert, Robin Martinez, shows us how to stay fit when the weather is keeping us indoors.
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.