Fit to Ride? There are a wide variety of exercises you can do to help tone and strengthen your back, legs and stomach in preparation for riding. When beginning these exercises, it's...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/training/beginning_rider/strength/
Aug. 1, 1945: Open racing resumed in place of the war-time restricted, or zoned, system in England. Aug. 2, 1864: America's oldest Thoroughbred racetrack, Saratoga Racecourse, opened its inaugural meet with...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/sports/racing/eqracing2586/
After you've followed the guidelines below, arrange to try the saddle on your horse, to further test its fit comfort, and performance. (For more trail-saddle tips and 17...
http://www.equisearch.com/tack_apparel/western-tack_apparel/eqsaddle3133/
Question: For safety's sake, I carry a cell phone when I trail ride. My question is, what's the best place for me to carry it? If the phone...
[/caption] Question: My light-colored show saddle squeaks! Any suggestions? --Becky Schoeffield, Manchester, Md. Answer: Here are two squeak fixes specifically geared for light-colored show saddles, whose lack of oil commonly causes squeaking. The...
http://www.equisearch.com/tack_apparel/western-tack_apparel/eqsaddles106/
For the last hundred years, those who love the land and the equestrian life have secluded themselves among the pines and pecans of Thomasville, Georgia. Seeking solitude, fresh air, and...
http://www.equisearch.com/trail_riding/horse_trails/south/eqpebble314/
At the IHSA National Championships, the hunt seat riders vying for the Cacchione Cup were asked to perform the test below. Can you do it too? (Remember, these riders are...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/collegiate-riding/testyours2094/
[/caption] Along with many jumpers and a few hunters, I train riders and horses for the junior equitation divisions; I trained 2001 Stablegate.com/ASPCA Maclay Finals winner Brian Walker (who also came...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/english/hunter_jumper/eqmissyjud1979/
I have a naturally hollow lower back. When I was a child, learning to ride in Germany, and I heard, "Sit up!," I would just hollow it more. And I...
[/caption] How much is it going to cost you to equip your horse property with a small tractor and a lineup of useful maintenance implements? The following ballpark figures for new...
Subscribe to Horse&Rider
Subscribe today |
