Transitions, the Secret to Balanced Riding
…a tremendous support for the beginning rider who is trying to develop an independent seat. The correctly trained horse gives his rider correct feelings from the beginning. Then the rider…
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Sophie Simpson Shines in Young Rider Individual Final aboard Why Not; Nicholas Hansen and Ritter Benno Take Young Rider Freestyle to Earn Three Gold Medals;
…show jumping, eventing, and dressage and featuring the USHJA North American Junior & Young Rider Show Jumping Championships Young Rider Individual Final, USDF North American Junior & Young Rider Junior…
The Evolution of English Saddles
…with different configurations of saddles,” O’Shea says. McFadden and Wahl attributed some saddle-design changes to the current population of aging riders. Twenty years ago, riders were told that they should…
Sweepstakes-Contest-Giveaway Winners
…Horse&Rider Shawna Brown Warwick Schiller Horsemanship Giveaway with Horse&Rider Diane Saunders Sandy Terry Everett Donna Hatten Weaver Leather Synergy Saddle Pad Giveaway with Horse&Rider Wendy Kunz Nanette Kamp Amber Murchison…
Book Excerpt: The Competitive Edge III – Gravity, Balance, Kinetics of Horse and Rider
…on the motion of material bodies, such as a horse and a rider. As a physician and dressage rider, Max Gahwyler has a unique perspective on kinetics and the physics…
Develop Your Dressage Horse’s Topline
…and the rider swings with the horse’s back. Some riders—including some who are competing at top levels—don’t understand this bridge, but once a rider has felt it, he never wants…
The Fast Track to Fitness
There’s a wealth of information and assistance available to jump-start your fitness program. Here are some places to check out to improve your overall riding fitness and fitness in general….
Are You a Functional Rider
…is what judges watch for when looking for a functional rider: Position. A functional rider has to have perfect position: Position equals function. Moving with the horse. The rider must…
The Roots of College Riding
…Level rider and a First Level rider. Like IHSA, the host schools provide the horses, tack and equipment. But in IDA, riders get 10 minutes to warm up before their…
Building Rider Fitness and Stamina
Fit to Ride? ?Practical Horseman. All Rights Reserved. There are a wide variety of ways you can build your general fitness level and improve your cardio-vascular fitness. Before embarking on…