10 Top Riding Vacations
…the lowdown on 10 incredible riding vacations from coast-to-coast, plus Canada and Mexico. We looked for top-notch trail horses and riding programs, plus luxury accommodations and gourmet dining. Plus, each…
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The Roots of College Riding
…to make a choice: go to college or keep riding. Today, you can do both, thanks to four organizations: Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, National Collegiate Equestrian Association, American National Riding…
Hard-to-Fit Horses and Saddle Fitting
…finding saddles that fit. The conformation of those breeds was not taken into consideration when most saddles were designed. And fit matters a great deal. Equipment that doesn’t fit right…
Understanding Dressage Saddle Fit: Asymmetry
…Asymmetry Affects Saddle Fit The horse’s asymmetry has huge ramifications on the consideration of what saddle to buy and how to fit it properly because the saddle-support area begins immediately…
Ride Like a Girl
…roughstock riding changed forever. But Gail Woerner, author of six books on rodeo history, says that bronc riding didn’t stop because of Bonnie McCarroll. Women already had been killed riding…
Your Role as Parent
…of riding. As with choosing a riding instructor, you should select a camp on the basis of safety standards and curriculum as well as other factors. WHAT TO ASK THE…
Endurance Riders’ Secrets
…comprehensive guide to endurance riding, tack, and equipment, visit www.endurance.net.) 5 Riding-Apparel Secrets This insider advice will help you stay comfortable and safe; it’ll also help you look like a…
Custom Saddles: Know What To Expect
…fit than some off-the-rack saddles. Your horse’s work or performance requires an exacting fit or a special saddle design change. A small saddle-fit problem can become monumental at long,…
Seven Saddle-Fit Points that Every Rider Should Know
…saddle fitter look for word-of-mouth referrals, a Society of Master Saddlers (SMS) of England Qualified Saddle Fitter or a fitter who works for a reputable company. Check them out by…
Saddles With Air Power
…back. You can use air panels on hard-to-fit horses, but they aren’t a saddle-fit solution. They may be used to improve a near-perfect fit, but they won’t correct major difficulties….