Before you tackle the first course at an event, there’s one initial factor that might present a challenge for you and your horse: the start box.

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.

There are many factors that influence the jumping style of a horse, along with the rider's position, will affect how well a horse jumps with its front end.

One of the keys to successful cross-country riding is having a sense for pace and completing as close as possible to optimum time.

Karen Pavicic offers some advice and exercises to improve this important movement in lower-level tests.

Armin Arnoldt suggests ways to overcome spookiness and replace it with calm curiosity.

What Dr. Cook says about bits is shocking. If it weren’t for his extensive academic background, his views might seem altogether unbelievable.

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.

We've all been there at one time or another: you're all packed up, ready to head out to the show ... and your horse won't load. Or worse still, you just bought a shiny new horse and you can't get him home.

Bobbie Reber operates Reber Ridge Stables at Milner Downs in Langley, BC, is a Level III coach and an international hunter and equitation judge.