Training

Improve your performance by strengthening your base of support.

Some of the nation’s top riders faced down barnyard critters,125 tons of sand and a massive wall during the 2016 USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship.

Trainer Carol Metcalf provides strategic tips to help a reader safely and successfully recondition her horse for work after a long layup.

Enjoy your horses this summer, while keeping an eye on your budget.

A few simple exercises while riding without stirrups will boost your strength, stamina, effectiveness, and confidence.

Four-star eventer Jon Holling offers some tips on how a taller rider can use their legs more effectively while riding.

Lessen the odds of an avoidable accident by making sure you’re using tried-and-true strategies for handling your horse.

Solidify your foundation and improve your riding skills with personalized longe lessons.

Wondering when its appropriate to wear a shadbelly coat in a hunter/jumper class? A top judge weighs in.

Two methods for teaching your horse to lengthen his trot stride without breaking into canter

Eventer Sharon White shows you how to build communication with your horse using simple, time-tested tools to figure out what he needs.

Your round will be consistent, you’ll get down lines in the correct number of strides and you’ll find distances—all winning qualities in hunters and equitation.

You don’t have to let your emotions run off with you. Rein them in by learning proven techniques for mental training.

Do you know the difference between the direct, indirect, and supporting reins? Learn about them to isolate each of your horse’s four corners.

An equine behaviorist teaches you the why, and expert trainers teach you the how behind your horse’s anticipation—so you can nix it now.

Is your horse super-lazy on the lead line? Here’s how to get energy into his feet.

Do your horse a favor—learn the basics of what makes a good arena surface, then commit to its regular care with tips from pros.

It doesn't come from a bigger bit (or bigger spurs or bigger cues). Read on to get the answer.

A top trainer debunks common training principles you may have been taking as gospel.

A powerful little helper.

The two over-fences disciplines, cross country and show jumping, share some common elements.

Don’t work to keep an even keel. Instead, get active while riding, and feel your confidence blossom.

There are four simple methods.

Learn to help your horse during transitions by using focus, postural support and body control.