Just as we need to take time to stretch and warm up before starting a workout, so does your horse. Just as important is the cooldown after your ride.

Sean McIntosh endures a lot of teasing from his father, Bob, because he chooses to ride event horses. 'But they don't make any money!' his dad points out.

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

One of the most important preparations at a horse trial is the cross-country course walk.

Spruce Meadows wishes to express their heartfelt concern for all those who have been impacted by the severe flooding in Southern Alberta. Their thoughts are with all of those affected at this time as the clean up process begins. Currently, there are 1,000 horses and athletes from 11 countries on the Spruce Meadows grounds; they […]

“Hell or High Water” t-shirts are now available at the Calgary Stampede online store, with proceeds from each t-shirt sold being donated to the Canadian Red Cross Alberta Floods Fund, which is actively providing relief to flood victims. “The phrase “Hell or High Water” suddenly appeared in social media attached to our brand,” says Deanne Carson, […]

Organizers of the Calgary Stampede say the show will go on “come hell or high water.” Crews are working to ready the flooded grounds for the opening of the Calgary Stampede, which president Bob Thompson says will run as scheduled, July 5-14. “We have pumped millions of gallons of water from our facilities, scraped the […]

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.

The rein back is found in dressage tests from second level to grand prix.