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Western Horse Show Fashion Clinic 9: Chaps
Chaps are, quite simply, the most important element of a winning western horse show wardrobe, according to columnist Suzi Drnec.
Western Pleasure
The most popular western horse show classes--western pleasure and equitation--take careful training and a polished presentation. Here you will find a selection of articles from top pros and riders, from Horse & Rider magazine.
Western Pleasure: Does Your Horse Anticipate
Drifting into the center of the arena isn't the preferred way to end a Western pleasure class. Re-educate your show horse to follow your directions with these tips from a champion trainer.
Western Riding Lesson with Charlie Cole
Team Horse & Rider's Charlie Cole gives Horse & Rider magazine's managing editor, Alana Harrison, a taste of what it’s like to ride a top-level Western show horse. It’s harder (and way cooler!) than it looks.
Western Show Fashions Slideshow
Attention show-fashion junkies! Horse & Rider offers you a sneak peek at the Western show scene's latest fashions.
Western Tack & Equipment
Articles about the care and fitting of western tack and equipment, including selecting western saddles, western show apparel and more.
Western Teams: IHSA Coaches' Advice
Are you looking for a college that participates in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, but aren't sure where to begin? Here's some advice from IHSA coaches to consider before planning your school visits. A tie in to the December 2002 issue of Horse & Rider.
Westfall First Woman Winner at 2006 Road to the Horse
Stacy Westfall became the first woman to win the Road to the Horse colt-starting challenge on February 26.
Westfall Wins Tulsa Reining Classic Without Saddle or Bridle
Stacy Westfall became the first person ever to win the freestyle event without tack at the Tulsa Reining Classic on September 1, 2006.
What About Your Horse's Whorl?
Share with Horse & Rider the details about your horse's hair whorls, coat color and temperament.
Missy Clark: What an Equitation Round Should Have
It's about your riding, says this perennial Medal/Maclay-winning trainer--about allowing your horse to go as comfortably and jump as beautifully as he can, whatever your fence heights and your conformation.
What Blanketing Does Your Horse Need?
Take the guesswork out of bundling up your horse this winter with Ox Ridge barn manager Sue Louther's easy-to-follow system.
What Causes Stocking Up in Horses and How to Prevent It
Steve Soule, VMD, answers a Practical Horseman reader's question about why her horse is stocking up and what she can do to prevent it.
What Does Your Foal's Temperament Mean?
A French study found that the results of nine simple tests on horses as young as 8 months can help owners and breeders guide them toward appropriate careers.
What I Wish I'd Known Then: Give Clear Aids
Clear aids avoid confusion and provide your horse with clarity and leadership.
What Made John Henry Run?
Gait, heart and sheer will combined to ensure racehorse John Henry's unparalleled success.
What Makes a Top Dressage Instructor
Lendon Gray and Gerhard Politz tell us what makes a top dressage instructor.
What the Quadrille Judge Looks For
Focus your Quadrille team's efforts on these judging priorities to help your performance earn the best score. Bonus -- a glossary of Quadrille terms.
What To Do When You Suspect Horse Abuse
Have you seen a horse in circumstances that make you uncomfortable? Here's how to know when to blow the whistle on what you suspect is animal neglect.
What to Look for in a Dressage Horse
Find out what to look for in a dressage horse and why a big mover might not be your ideal partner.
What Your Horse's Ears Tell You
Here's what your horse's ears tell you about what he is thinking. Condensed from Understanding Equine Behavior.
What Your Horse's Tail Tells You
Tails are vital communication centers for your horse, relaying messages about moods, health, energy and locomotion.
Horse Boarding - What's In a Board Bill?
Although the bill for your horse board may come to you in a single round number, it represents a lot of products and services provided by the stable owner.
What's in a Sting?
What happens when you or your horse is stung by a bee or wasp? The effect can range for minor discomfort to a life-threatening situation. Here's why. From the editors of EQUUS.
Horse Hay -- what's in it?
You can tell a lot about hay just by looking at it, feeling it and smelling it. In this article, we show you what to look for.
What's My Horse Saying? Interpreting Horse Sounds
Your horse is very vocal and you'd like to know how to interpret the sounds he makes. Behavioral expert Dr. Linda Aronson has some answers.
What's up in Western - Western Tack and Apparel Trends
Here's everything you need to know about today's Western show-apparel and tack trends, plus hot Western streetwear fashions and outerwear-buying tips.
Test your hoof-health knowledge with this quiz.
Test your hoof-health knowledge with this quiz.
What's Your Horse Saying With His Body Language?
Lynn Palm explains what this horse is 'saying' with the language of his entire body, including the position and movement of his neck, muscles and skin.
What's Your Horse Worth? Download an Appraisal Chart
Appraiser Michelle Stalling offers an example of a chart she uses to determine a halter horse's value.
What's Your Horse's Colic Risk?
This 7-question survey from EQUUS magazine can tell you your horse's chances of developing colic, as well as what you can do to protect his health.
What's Your Horse's Favorite Flavor?
Researchers set out to identify which flavors horses like best.
What's Your Laminitis IQ?
Test your laminitis knowledge with our 12-question quiz.
When Judging Equitation, 'Let's Reward Good Riding!'
Equitation should be judged not by a cookie-cutter formula, but as the hybrid of hunter and jumper riding, says top trainer Missy Clark.
When to Blanket Your Horse in Winter
Use this handy checklist to decide if your horse needs a blanket.
Where to Look Before Jumping
The type of fence determines where you need to focus your eye to help both you and your horse execute the best jump.
Which of Your Horse's Legs is Lame?
In most cases, pinpointing lameness in your horse's legs isn't difficult if you follow these steps.
Book Excerpt: Which Thoroughbred Best Fits My Needs?
Guidelines to consider when choosing an off-the-track Thoroughbred for a specific English discipline, from the book Beyond the Track.
What Your Horse Is Doing, While You Sleep
A stable night watch veteran tells all. You're in a motel, dreaming of blue ribbons, but do you have any idea of what's going on with your horse at the show grounds?
Whispering Hills Horse Rescue
In the Catskills of New York, the owners of a small stable called Whispering Hills pursue a noble task--saving doomed horses and giving them a "job" teaching people to ride.
White Horse Award Goes to Racetrack Hero
A new award program is established to recognize heroic deeds by track workers.
White-Carty Withdraws; O'Connor and Mandiba on 2008 U.S. Olympic Eventing Team
Karen O'Connor and Mandiba will replace Heidi White-Carty and Northern Spy on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Eventing Team.
Who Needs Worker's Compensation at Barn?
A barn worker driving to the feed store is injured in an automobile accident. An employee fails to keep a safe distance and gets kicked in the head. Just two reasons you may need Worker's Compensation in your horse-related business.
Who Owns Your Horse's X-rays?
Learn how to access your horse's diagnostic images, such as X-rays and ultrasound images.
Who'll Be Top 10 at Rolex 4-Star?
Exclusive preview of the cross-country course and the hottest contenders at the 2002 Rolex Kentucky CCI****, from an Olympic eventer and top coach.
Who's at Risk for Laminitis?
Is your horse a candidate for the potentially deadly disease laminitis?
Riding Questions - Whoa on a Dime
Members of the Horses Discussion Forums share their suggestions for teaching a horse to stop on cue.
Why a Vertical Stirrup Leather is Critical on Cross-Country
On cross-country, your lower-leg position determines your security.
Why Equine Kidneys Rarely Fail
The equine kidneys are extremely efficient at keeping the good stuff in and shipping the bad stuff out. Here's why horses rarely suffer from Kidney disease.
Why Horses Kick
Here's what your horse's kicking means and what you can do to deal with this potentially dangerous behavior.
Why I Love Horses and My Favorite Horse Publication
In an essay contest sponsored by Team Horse & Rider's Lynn Palm, a writer connects with Horse & Rider magazine.
Wild Horses of Abaco
Mimi Rehor stumbled across an island band of wild horses and they have been a major part of her life ever since.
Will US Eventing Make the Cut for Athens
In a time of FEI changes to the sport and dwindling financial support at home, the US three-day squad must do well at Jerez to qualify for the 2004 Olympics.
William Steinkraus: What I'd Like to See
William Steinkraus, one of the United States' all-time great hunter-jumper riders, spotlights four fixes to raise our standard of riding at every level.
Williamson and Docs Soula Win 2007 NRCHA Derby
Doug Williamson and Docs Soula delivered a near-perfect performance to win the 2007 National Reined Cow Horse Association Derby Championship June 24.
Win the Battle Against Stable Flies
Want to win the war on stable flies? Try this expert advice.
Winning Essays for Lisa Wilcox Clinic
Two eager dressage riders won the opportunity to audit a Lisa Wilcox clinic by writing winning essays.
Winsome Adante to be Officially Retired at 2008 Rolex
Eventing legend Winsome Adante will be honored in an official retirement ceremony April 27 at the 2008 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.
Winter Horse Care
Winter care of your horse - Learn how to feed, clothe and keep your horse stress free and healthy in winter, no matter what the weather.
Winter Reading List from Jim Wofford
Veteran eventing coach Jim Wofford suggests books to boost your knowledge during riding down time.
Winter Riding on Ice and Snow
Wintertime, and the riding is...slippery with ice and snow. Performance-horse farrier Dave Werkiser summarizes strategies to protect your horse in ice and snow riding.
Living Outside: Winter Shelter for Pastured Horses
Even pastured horses need shelter from harsh winter weather.
Winter Storage of Horse Hay
Some helpful hints for storing your horse hay properly for the winter.
Winters Captures 2009 Road to the Horse Title
Richard Winters won the 2009 Road to the Horse colt-starting competition March 15, besting John Lyons and Tommy Garland.
Winters, Cameron & McNabb to Compete at 2010 Road to the Horse
Richard Winters, Craig Cameron and Ken McNabb will compete in the 2010 Road to the Horse in Murfreesboro, Tenn.. March 6 -7, 2010.
Jim Wofford to Give 2009 Rolex Cross-Country Course Walk
Eventing legend and Practical Horseman magazine columnist Jim Wofford will lead a public cross-country course walk at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 24, 2009.
Women and Horses
Popular show clothes designer and manufacturer Suzanne Drnec debuts as an EquiSearch columnist and talks about this "thing" we have with our horses.
Women Become Dominating Force in Cutting
A record number of female competitors swells NCHA's ranks.
Women Luv Horses Essay Contest Announced
Clinician and trainer Lynn Palm announces a special essay contest for the 2008 Women Luv Horses event, scheduled for December.
Women to Train at Spanish Riding School
Woodside Vaulters Win 2007 National Team Title
The Woodside Vaulters won the 2007 USEF/AVA National Team Championship as Mary McCormick and Devon Maitozo picked up individual gold.
Work Without Stirrups to Strengthen Your Base
Massachusetts equitation trainer Kathy Fletcher shares another of her favorite 'old-fashioned' techniques for strengthening your base.
Working in Corridors (Heeding - Pt. 2 of 3)
Instructor and trainer Ron Meredith further discusses the control system he calls 'heeding' and how to begin refining the control you have over your horse.
Working Together in Washington State
Washington State University works with its state rival, the University of Washington, to host IHSA horse shows and advance each other's team goals.
Working with the Green Horse
Could you learn to do a split overnight? Then don't ask your green horse to immediately perform in the proper frame, says dressage expert Elizabeth Madlener. See her tips for dealing with a green horse. From Dressage Today magazine.
World Champion Bull Rider as Role Model
Cody Hancock is on pace to qualify for a return trip to the National Finals Rodeo this year.
World Cup Bulletin: Brentina's Retirement Ceremony
In a touching ceremony, Dressage Olympian Debbie McDonald's mare, Brentina, was officially retired at the World Cup Finals in Las Vegas.
World Cup Bulletin: Werth Wins Dressage Title
Isabel Werth rode Warum Nicht to victory in the 2007 Rolex FEI World Cup Dressage Final. The USA's Steffen Peters finished third.
World Cup Dressage, Show Jumping Finals Predictions
Competition in the 2005 FEI World Cup Dressage and Show Jumping Finals begins today in Las Vegas. EquiSearch's Nancy Jaffer shares her predictions on who will capture the coveted titles.
World Cup Finals Bulletin: Blue Hors Matine Out
Danish rider Andreas Helgstrand and his mount Blue Hors Matine have withdrawn from the 2007 FEI World Cup Dressage Finals.
World Cup Finals Bulletin: Werth Wins Grand Prix
Isabell Werth won today's Grand Prix to ensure her spot in Saturday's musical freestyle at the 2007 Rolex FEI World Cup Dressage Final.
FEI World Cup Jumping, Dressage Finals to Return to Las Vegas in 2007
The world's premier annual equestrian event, the FEI World Cup Jumping and Dressage Finals, will return to the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, April 18–22, 2007.
FEI World Cup Finals to Return to Las Vegas in 2009
The Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping and Dressage Finals are set for April 15-19, 2009, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
World Cup Show Jumping & Dressage Finals 101
The world's best riders and horses will meet in April at the 2005 FEI World Cup Show Jumping and Dressage Finals. Discover what the World Cup Finals are, what they mean and how they will affect America.
World Cup to Feature Hunter Challenge Rematch
Four top U.S. hunter riders will face four European Olympians in the World Champion Hunter Rider World Cup Team Hunter Challenge at the 2007 Rolex FEI World Cup Finals.
World Equestrian Festival Documentary to Screen in U.S.
'The Spirit of Aachen', a one-hour documentary about the annual CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival in Germany, will be screened in Nevada, Kentucky and Texas.
World Equestrian Games - Jerez, Spain
The world's best come together in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain for the World Equestrian Games, September 10 - 22, 2002. Join Equisearch on About as we follow the selection process, meet the competitors and bring you up to the minute results and news throughout the Games.
World Equestrian Games 2006: Photo Gallery
Want more photos from Aachen? Check out our photo gallery from the 2006 World Equestrian Games.
2006 World Equestrian Games Preview: Dressage
The world's best dressage riders will compete for individual medals in the Grand Prix Special and Freestyle for the first time since 1994 at the FEI World Equestrian Games. Find out about the competition and who the top contenders are.
2006 World Equestrian Games Preview: Driving
Discover what the courses will be like and who stands a chance at winning the four-in-hand driving championship at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games.
2006 World Equestrian Games Preview: Endurance
Find out what goes into organizing the 2006 World Equestrian Games endurance competition, what the route is like and who the strongest contenders are.
2006 World Equestrian Games Preview: Eventing
Get a sneak peek at the cross-country course for the 2006 World Equestrian Games eventing competition, plus find out which countries will be the ones to beat.
2006 World Equestrian Games Preview: Reining
August 9, 2006 -- Reining returns for the second time in World Equestrian Games history in 2006. Learn more about the sport and who's challenging the U.S. riders.
2006 World Equestrian Games Preview: Show Jumping
Find out who's in the hunt for show jumping gold at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games.
2006 World Equestrian Games Preview: Vaulting
Vaulters from 23 countries will compete at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games. Learn about recent rule changes and the top individual and team competitors.
World Singles Driving Championships
Anders Jonsson of Sweden leads the World Singles Driving Championships after the first day of dressage; U.S. driver Fred Merriam is in ninth place.
2008 World's Greatest Versatility Horse Named
Mike Majors and Smart Whiskey Doc claimed the winning share of the $5,000 purse during the 2008 National Versatility Ranch Horse Association's Inaugural National Finals in Colorado Springs, Colo.
World-Class Cats: Famous Horsepeople's Felines
Meet the felines that are really "Top Dogs" around their celebrated owners' barns! By Honi Roberts for Horse & Rider magazine.
World’s Best Appaloosa Named at 2009 Appaloosa World Show
Doczips Scarlet Lady earned top honors and was named World's Best Appaloosa at the 2009 World Championship Appaloosa Show in Fort Worth, Texas.
Wrangler Helps Raise Record $2.5 Million to Fight Breast Cancer
Wrangler's national Tough Enough to Wear Pink initiative to fund breast cancer research and awareness celebrated its most successful year to-date.
Wrangler Raises $1 Million for Breast Cancer Research
Wrangler presented Tough Enough to Wear Pink with a $1 million check at the 2006 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nev.
Wuesthofen Nabs Saddle Seat Triple Crown with USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final Win
Faye Wuesthofen wins the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final at the UPHA American Royal National Championships in Kansas City, Mo. and secures the Saddle Seat Triple Crown.
Wylde Wins Individual Bronze
The U.S.'s Peter Wylde was third in Individual Show Jumping at the World Equestrian Games.
Wylde, Madden Jump Clear in Qualifier
Peter Wylde and Beezie Madden jumped clear rounds in Sunday's qualifier. Nancy Jaffer outlines America's show jumping medal chances in this article.
Year-End Approaching for Bates Equitation Rankings
The Bates Equitation year-end awards will be presented November 1, 2008, at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament.
You Can Make Your Horse Drink
Some finicky horses won't drink on the trail and that's never a good situation, especially in hot weather. Here's a sure-fire way to encourage your horse to drink. By Greg Fellers, DVM, for Horse & Rider magazine.
You Know You're A Horse-a-holic When...
Addicted to horses? You're not alone. If you can answer YES to more than three of the following, you have come to the right place.
You Know You're a Horseperson if You...
Horse people see the world differently than everyone else, and you know you're a horse person if you do these things.
Young Horse, Sore Hocks
Learn about two bone development defects that can affect the hock joints of young horses.
Your Aging Equine Athlete - Care of the Senior Horse
Keeping your senior horse hale and healthy isn't just luck. Check out these tips from the book Hands-On Senior Horse Care.
Getting Ready for Your First Combined Training Event
Here's information that helps you prepare to get to your first combined training event--and have fun there! From the editors of Practical Horseman magazine.
Your Generation's Role in Today's Horse Industry
Find out what your generation says about your role in today's changing equestrian market.
Your Horse Business Must Grow or Die
How change affects your horse business. By Lisa Derby Oden for EquiSearch.
In Dressage, Your Horse Is Your Partner
Help your horse work WITH you, not FOR you, says Pan Am dressage silver medalist Beth Ball. From Practical Horseman magazine.
Your Horse's Amazing Eyes
Some features of your horse's eyes are unique in the animal kingdom. Knowing more about them helps you understand his reactions to seemingly ordinary sights.
Your Horse's Back
With a basic understanding of the engineering of the equine spine, you can head off back problems that may cause soreness before they become severe.
Your Horse's Back Pain
Consider the causes of equine back pain and how you can help relieve it.
Your Horse's Back Pain: Obtaining A Diagnosis
When you suspect that your horse has a sore back, call in your veterinarian for an evaluation and treatment plan. By Vanessa Craft for EQUUS Magazine.
Your Horse's Back Pain: Possible causes
Check everything from saddle fit to sore feet as potential culprits behind your horse's spinal discomfort.
How Horses Hear - Your Horse's Hearing
Understanding how your horse's hearing and reactions to sounds differs from yours can give you valuable insights into his behavior. It may help you anticipate a dangerous spook, or reduce his anxiety in noisy environments.
Your Horse's Homeopathic First Aid Kit
Holistic veterinarian Madalyn Ward describes how five basic homeopathic remedies can help you care for your horse.
Your Horse's Night Vision
With the horse's superior night vision, negotiating a trail in the dark is no sweat.
Your Horse's Strange Slobber
Is there any reason to be concerned about a horse's excessive drooling?
Your Horse's Trailer-Shopping List
Simplify your search for a two-horse trailer with a list that zooms in on features that promote your horse's comfort and safety.
Your Senior Horse and Heaves
If you've got an aging horse, he may be at risk for heaves, a respiratory disease that makes it hard for him to breathe. Make note of the signs and symptoms of heaves so that you can contact your vet for diagnosis and treatment.
Your Turn: Horseman vs. Rider Responses
Here's what you thought of--and added to--Jim Wofford's 'Are You a Horseman--or Just a Rider?' column in the December 2006 issue of Practical Horseman.
Zara Phillips Takes the Lead After WEG 2006 Cross-Country
Zara Phillips moves into the lead on Toy Town after the cross-country, overtaking Germany's Bettina Hoy who took some long routes with Ringwood Cockatoo. Nancy Jaffer reports from the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany.
Zazen Meditation and the Art of Dressage
Find out what zazen meditation is and how it helps dressage riders by clearing the mind, which allows for better communication with our horses.
Zito, Walsh, Watters, Lonesome Glory to Join Racing Hall of Fame
Trainer Nick Zito and three steeplechase stars, Thomas Walsh, Sidney Watters Jr. and Lonesome Glory will join the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame in 2005.
IHSA Zone 3: Fairfield 'Better Every Year'
In November 2002, the Fairfield Equestrian Team found itself holding a commanding 25-point lead going into Fairfield's home show, the last of the season. USRiding.com/IHSA.com Intern Margot Sanger-Katz tells the story of the team's success.
IHSA Zone 5: Vanderbilt Vaults to Equestrian Team Success
The fledgling Vanderbilt Equestrian Team has grown from 12 team members to 45, and they have already proved themselves a force to be reckoned with in Zone 5. USRiding.com/IHSA.com Intern Mawghan McCabe reports for EquiSearch.
IHSA Zone 6: Something for Everyone
IHSA Zone 6 offers a wide range of options for anyone wanting to ride on an intercollegiate team. Here's an overview of some of the schools representing each region in Zone 6. Written by USRiding.com/IHSA.com Intern, Julie Caldwell, for EquiSearch.
IHSA Zone 9: UWET is in the Hunt
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Equestrian Team has become a major player in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. Team members attribute their success to camaraderie and team spirit. USRiding.com/IHSA.com Intern, Jennifer Niemeier reports for EquiSearch.