Simplifying the Western Post

Once thought of as an activity only for sissies or English riders, posting is now de rigueur for riders of all disciplines, at least for schooling. Of course, you rarely…

Trail Etiquette Equals Safety

…is even more important because it can determine the safety of other riders and their horses. These ethics can be broken down into horse manners, rider manners and equipment. Horse…

Skill-Building: A Stitch at a Time

…mistakes, and strategizing to earn extra points. Here’s what testing entails: 1. Learning the pattern. The rider must work the pattern in proper sequence. Going off course gives the rider

Switching Disciplines with Your Horse

rider and place it next to a photo of a dressage rider, you will notice that the position of the riders is quite different. However, there are also many common…

Olympic Science: Jumper Eye Movement

…an event rider, a point-to-point rider and a non-competitive rider. Each of the riders was asked to make five rounds of an identical three-jump course, with each round recorded by…