Glossary of Equine Terms
…or Western riders negotiate a preset trail, and are judged on horsemanship and the fitness of their mounts, rather than speed. conformation — the physical structure and build of a horse….
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U.S. Para-Dressage Riders Named for 2010 WEG Selection Trials
…allow them to compete at the Selection Trials. Out of those 15, ten of the riders will be selected for WEG. Out of the ten riders, four will make the…
Recreational Riding: How Do I Organize A Successful Ride?
…riders to trailer their horses from home to the campsite each morning, or they can camp without having to travel far. This can be a money-saving alternative for many riders….
Updated Schedule for the 2012 European Young Rider and Junior Rider Tour
…Riders will contest the same competitions on the Junior Rider Tour. The 2012 Show Jumping European Young Rider and Junior Rider Tour will consist of the following competitions: CSIOY and…
The Benefits of Leasing a Horse
…combination for a satisfying horse-rider relationship. Gail also considers a horse’s reliability. “Everything has to do with the safety of the rider and the horse,” she says, and the more…
Sure Fixes For Jumping Ahead
…a rider’s body and a rider’s leg position. A saddle in which the rider is truly centered and helps maintain the correct leg position is worth its weight in gold….
Enjoying the Older Horse
…leg movers. That is, they are ridden through the back to the bit. Good horse-and-rider balance is key. Here’s how these riders do it: The Well-Balanced Rider. The ideal rider…
Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League: Harrie Smolders Claims Top Honours in Washington
…were represented in the class: Belgium (four riders), Columbia (one rider), Ireland (three riders), the Netherlands (one rider), and the United States (nineteen riders). Quotes Victoria Lowell, WIHS President: “I…
Glossary Of Horse Terminology – Horse Terms & Definitions
…the rider’s hands to guide and control a horse. reined cow horse —?a judged event in which the Western horse-and-rider pair must perform tasks related to cattle herding, plus a…
Riders Announced for USEF/USET Foundation Dressage Pipeline Clinics
…work in pairs with riders from their respective programs. The clinic will kick off each day with rider fitness sessions, followed by individual mounted training sessions and finishing with afternoon…