Like the halts on centreline, the walk is a movement where good technical execution almost guarantees a good mark, regardless of the horse's athleticism.

The challenge of riding an unfamiliar horse over a course of fences is presented at the World Championships, in many equitation finals, and also recently at Spruce Meadows in the Final Four jumper series.

François fondly remembers one of his first mounts being a feisty pony named Squiddly, who spent a lot of time on his hind legs “waving them like an octopus.”

Gone are the days of the unreliable, ugly, sagging bare wire running around the perimeter of your pasture and in come the electric fencing options.

Many stable operations hire barn staff in the form of casual help to maintain and operate the barn, care for the horses, give riding lessons, and more.

Owners of breeding stock need to be aware of the risks they are assuming for their own animals and any that may be in their care, custody and control as a result of running a breeding operation.

Randy Roy is a senior international judge, course designer and author. He owns and operates Hunters Glen Show Stable in King, ON, with his daughter, Ryan Roy.

Jim got his introduction to horses on his family’s farm, which eventually developed into Paramount Equestrian Centre, read this article to learn more.

Horse lovers all over the world were left reeling with shock at the news that Hickstead was dead.

There may be some potential health risks connected to cryptorchidism, although this may not be as clear in horses as in humans.