The ability to drop your stirrups and pick them up is a skill that requires practice and whose uses are not limited to equitation tests in the show ring.
Handling foals during their early days may not seem like “training” in itself, in reality every interaction you have can be a training opportunity.
Catching up with Pia Fortmüller
Jan Stephens answers your questions about horse show rules and the role of the steward.
What is Vibration Plate Therapy, and does it work?
Most would agree that the North American equitation classes are doing their job as a stepping stone for riders hoping to compete at the grand prix level.
A look at the good horses, good attitude, life and loves of the new world #1.
While the scientific jury is still out on the efficiency of laser therapy for equines, many swear by it to speed the healing of fractures, suspensory tears, tendon injuries, osteoarthritis, and musculoskeletal injuries.
Cindy Matheson offers tips for rebounding from booboos and salvaging your test.
Dr. Melissa MacKinnon says that the majority of fractures referred to the hospital occur in race horses, either during a race or during high-speed training.