Trailer-Loading Trouble

…the energy level of the handler elevates due to frustration, which in turn elevates the energy level of the horse. Along with that, I see the handler using too much…

All About That Base!

…But that’s just the worst-case scenario. Whether you’re in the show ring or not, every aspect of your riding performance goes hand in hand with a good base of support….

The Makeover of a Mustang

…The competition, held in Fort Worth, included an in-hand obstacle course testing the horses’ obedience and trust of their human handlers. The riding portion, which included a reining pattern with…

2010 Garden State Driving Event

…but most handled the challenge with aplomb. “I did my homework right and the four-in-hands went out and used every option I put out there,” said Margie, who was pleased…

Teach Your Horse to Halt Square

…right when I say “stand up”–and I know he’s ready to start in-hand work. Halting Square in Hand (Above) 1a. With the reins bridged evenly in my right hand and…

A Guide to Buying Horse Grooming Brushes

…by hand, one at a time. Although if your horse’s tail is pretty thick to begin with and you’ve decided life is too short to handpick tails, there are some…

Lunge Line Logic

…horse does. Nylon also tightens more readily around the hand or leg of a handler if the horse jerks the handler off her feet and can abrade a bare hand