Dressage Fitness and Balance with Cavalletti
…on his rider’s hands, Ingrid said, “But it is not the rider’s job to carry the horse’s head. That is his job.” The Line of Travel The rider is responsible…
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Stirrups: They Aren’t a Foot Rest
…and the activity in which the rider is participating. For example, dressage and saddle seat require the longest length because the rider is sitting back and is using lots of…
Top Young Riders, Juniors Compete at 2010 NAJYRC
…Participating in the NAJYRC, Junior riders took part in the CCI1* while Young Riders rode in the CCI2*. Competition began with dressage on Thursday for Young Riders and Friday for…
Teamwork Key for the 2009 Old Dominion Endurance Rides
…riders, motorcycle riders and ATVs combed the marked trails and side trails. Just before midnight, drag rider Lynn Golemon located the missing horse and rider unharmed, at the Bucktail vet…
Equine by Design: Top Equestrian Designers
…continued to take lessons each week and entered a few small shows. It was important to me to be a good rider, but I discovered that being a pleasure rider…
2014 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North Begins Its 40th Anniversary
…the Team medalists. The riders will return Sunday morning to determine who claims Individual honors. A field of 14 riders is set to race in the North American Young Riders’…
Simplifying the Western Post
Once thought of as an activity only for sissies or English riders, posting is now de rigueur for riders of all disciplines, at least for schooling. Of course, you rarely…
How to Make Dressage Fun for Kids
…to eight riders because it makes them ride more accurately. But I like to show with only four riders. The riders who are sitting out can call out the movements…
Postcard: 2009 George Morris Horsemastership Day 2
…young riders participating in the 2009 George Morris Horsemastership Training Session in Wellington, Fla. Anne demonstrates how she wants riders to sit in a two-point and use an automatic release…
Air Vests: Uncertainty Remains About Their Effectiveness
…their reliability.? Two companies manufacture equestrian air vests: SafeRider and Point Two. SafeRider, as SaferMoto, has been producing air vests for motorcycle riders for more than 16 years and entered…