Troubleshooting the Flying Change
…the rider must ride forward with increased energy. In the case of the latter the rider must lighten the contact with the horse’s mouth and give with the hands as…
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Navigating the Crowds
…leadership from their riders try to defend that space on their own, either by kicking, striking, or running away. Out-of-control riders and overly confident riders also present a hazard, as…
Wireless Communication Devices for Arena Lessons
Radios are useful tools at horse shows where the warm-up ring is lined with trainers all attempting to coach individual riders in the swirling crowd. The rider doesn’t have to…
Nervous Horses
…every rider and trainer. No matter what the cause or expression of your horse’s anxiety, all riders need to accept that all horses will be afraid of something periodically. It’s…
Tevis What to Wear
…years and they are now working on designs that incorporate better outsole traction for endurance riders. The issue has been that other discipline riders are concerned about getting hung up…
Collegiate Eventing Comes Of Age
…their team to victory. | © Shelby Allen/USEA In some areas, schools take pride in competing even when they don’t have schools to ride against. University of California Davis coach…
Horse Games
…at the other end of the arena. The riders race to the pile, then helpers hold the riders? horses while the riders find their boots, put them on, then re-mount…
The Paint Horse
…trail enthusiasts with its Ride America program (www.apha.com/rideamerica). Nearly 5,000 participants log their trail miles to receive national recognition and prizes. The APHA also sponsors several annual wilderness rides (www.apha.com/trailrides)….
Sunny Drescher Shines at USHJA Emerging Athletes Program National Training Session
…she’s sharp and she knows what she’s doing.” After the Nations Cup concluded the final day, four riders were asked to contest the jump-off course as a final ride-off for…
What is Working Equitation?
…and rider successful in WE? LG: The rider must enjoy a challenge and be open to trying different things. The horse must have a good mind and a willing attitude….