Long-lining is a good way to introduce variety into your horse’s training repertoire, and can be incorporated into every young dressage horse’s training.

Having spent the majority of her life in the show ring, Ryan Roy has perfected the art of the hand gallop. She shares some tips for executing this important and often under-performed gait which is incorporated into equitation tests, handy hunter rounds, and derbies.

At 20 penalty points each, the last thing you want is a refusal on a cross-country course.

Although it is no longer a movement in lower-level dressage tests, the turn on the forehand is a wonderful exercise for training the horse and educating the rider.

The physical aspects of riding are only a portion of riding successfully; our mental programming is often neglected or ignored. A positive mind is one of the key ingredients to a successful show season.

Susan Grange is a fervent and long-time supporter of show jumping in Canada.

If you are willing to put in the time, braiding your own horse is an excellent way to save money and you will have a great sense of accomplishment.

The North American phenomenon that is the year-round show circuit has far-reaching effects on those involved in the industry.

Having recently retired from his long-time role as Canada's Show Jumping team chef d'equipe Terrance (Torchy) Millar has spent considerable time thinking about where the system in Canada is failing when it comes to developing tomorrow’s top international riders.

Lorraine Chappell, a long-time competitor and Level 3 dressage coach, has enjoyed impressive accomplishments in the ring.