For supplies, just as with mane braiding you will need a bucket, sponge, scissors, pull-through, 2-12′ and one 3′ length of matching yarn and a stepstool.

Jay and Lisa Duke live with their four children in Calgary, AB, where they operate Falcon Grey International Show Jumping.

The automatic release is a skill that has fallen by the wayside in recent decades, much to the chagrin of many of today's top riders and trainers. When executed correctly, it gives riders the advantage of a direct line of communication with the horse, from beginning to completion of the jumping arch.

With a fifth-place finish in the Grand Prix Special at Devon, PA, Lindsay solidified her reputation as an emerging talent in Canadian dressage.

California-based Chris Pratt is poised on the verge of a major career breakthrough.

For those who grow up in and around the barn, the joys of a childhood steeped in horses develops young equestrians and the next generation of the sport.

Eventer James Atkinson took his first strides towards the 2011 Pan American Games as a six-year-old riding in Pony Club in England.

Jumping equitation ring answers the questions demanded by the biggest grand prix and leads to professional show jumping careers.

With the support of Sandi Ballard, her trainer since 2004, Raewyn is making her mark in the show ring and producing performance-bred youngsters.

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.