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.
Barn Management: Communication is Key
Barn management expert, Nicole Lakin, shares tips on how to improve communication between grooms, trainers, and barn managers.
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.