Search Results for: in-hand

Mane Banding Technique for Shows

By Equisearch  |  June 19, 2002

…above your horse’s neck with your right hand; the hair should be smooth, and held taut and downward by your left hand. 6. With your right thumb and forefinger, twist…

The Rarely Ridden Horse

By   |  September 21, 2015

…being ridden or handled in-hand,” Guynn observes. So, even if you don’t plan to show, practicing showmanship patterns will establish basic skills and keep training sessions interesting. Choose a speed…

U.S. Drivers in 2nd Following Marathon

By Equisearch  |  September 20, 2002

September 20, 2002 — The United States is in second place at the conclusion of Friday’s Marathon Phase of the Four-In-Hand Driving World Championship at the 2002 World Equestrian Games…

A Pre-Flight Check Out

By Equisearch  |  March 1, 2005

…often go hand-in-hand with headshyness, such as a tendency to get startled or buck when a rider makes a quick move. It could be that the horse merely doesn’t like…

Training Yearlings

By Equisearch  |  March 20, 2017

…has a short attention span, and this is kindergarten, not college. 3. Take Long Walks Together Once J.R. had a handle on leading skills, Keeley spent time walking him in-hand…

How to Evaluate a Weanling

By Equisearch  |  May 17, 2010

…Rider magazine. For information on preparing your young horse to compete in yearling in-hand trail, see the article “Well In Hand” in the June 2010 issue of Horse & Rider….

Riding Solo

By Equisearch  |  May 5, 2022

…doesn’t respond, apply pressure by tapping his side with an in-hand whip. If his back end is wandering away from you, move to his other side and repeat the above…

USET Makes History at WEG

By Equisearch  |  September 25, 2002

…sixth USET Four-In-Hand Championship, credited the USET for the driving team’s best performance ever in a Four-In-Hand World Championship. “The USET made a huge effort to support us and that…