The Roots of College Riding

…Level rider and a First Level rider. Like IHSA, the host schools provide the horses, tack and equipment. But in IDA, riders get 10 minutes to warm up before their…

Chat Transcript: Judy Richter

…George are doing. One that Cynthia Hankins did a few years ago is certainly current. JudyR: It hasn’t changed much. A good rider is a good rider. hbm: I guess…

Face Your Riding Fears

riders, over terrain that includes open fields and narrow trails, while enjoying my horse, other riders, and my surroundings. Rider #2: My goal is to be able to ride in…

Endurance Riders’ Secrets

…serious trail rider rather than a wannabe. Apparel secret #1: Ditch street jeans. For every trail rider who’s ever gawked at an endurance rider in a pair of brightly colored…

Top Riders to Serve as Mentor Grooms

…Ennis Jenkins Award as Leading Rider (he was both Leading Gentleman and Leading National Rider) to go with that year’s Midwest Grand Prix Rider of the Year award. Thrilling also…

10-Meter Circles Deconstructed

…balanced circle, the rider must be correctly positioned while properly maintaining bend in the direction of travel. Perfecting one’s ability to ride a circle will improve the rider’s ability to…

Chat Transcript: James Baxter

…student who is interested in 2d while so much of 2d is being downsized? chimprider – 122 mins,48 sec. chimprider – I checked it in VARIETY. Julie – Thank you…