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Impaction Colic: What You Need to Know
Colic is a catchall term used by horsemen to describe equine gastrointestinal distress, but there are several different causes. Impaction colic is one of the most common types, and fortunately it is...
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Riding Fit: Trot Pole Squats
Do you think of yourself as an equestrian? Do you think of yourself as an equestrian athlete? If you aren’t accustomed to including the word athlete in your Instagram profile, you’re missing an...
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How to Body Clip Like a Pro
Though it’s often an essential part of good horse management, clipping can be a daunting task. But don’t worry—come hair or high water, we’ve got you covered. Here is everything you need to know to...
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Cloning, Genetic Engineering and “Playing God”
I’m sure by now many of you have seen the video circulating social media about the cloning and genetic engineering of horses. Published by the World Economic Forum, the 60 second video proclaims that a...
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You’re Probably Shortening Your Reins Wrong
You’d think we had this down ages ago…but according to dressage rider and biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze, a whole lot of us don’t shorten our reins right. I know, I know…when you’re struggling...
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How to Get Involved in the Thoroughbred Makeover (Without a Thoroughbred to...
The Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover has officially begun, and the 2018 edition will be its biggest Makeover ever. The RRP announced a whopping 794 Thoroughbred trainers will be vying...
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The Main Types of Horse Personalities
Understanding a few basics about horse type helps you connect the temperament traits your horse displays most frequently to how he might respond to circumstances. This can help you make the best...
View ArticleShow Jumpers Are 15% More Likely to Have a Rail Off the Left Lead
If you’re like most riders, you’ve spent hours compiling data on your horse. You’ve recorded his daily diet and planned for the strategic introduction of supplements. You’ve pre-mapped his training...
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The ‘Long-and-Low’ Path to Real Collection
For a horse to be able to be collected, learning to give to the rein and flex at the poll is vital. “A horse that goes ‘flat’ in his back and his balance, pulls, or gets heavy in the reins, or one that...
View ArticleTeam Therapy
Like any top level equestrian event, the Palm Beach Masters is a bustling ecosystem of equine professionals and practitioners moving in methodical bursts from one job to the next. The riders have their...
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Six Lessons in Training a Jumper Prospect
Training a young jumper is a process. Like assembling the 7,541 piece LEGO® Star Wars Millennium Falcon or configuring a 1000 piece double-sided jigsaw puzzle picturing only gradients of white, it...
View ArticleHow To Deal With Horse Obesity
It’s tough to spot an obese horse when it’s your own. We tend to think, “She’s just big boned,” or “It’s her breed.” Many owners aren’t even sure what constitutes “obesity.” However, ignoring the signs...
View ArticleDeveloping an Elastic Arm and Independent Seat
“When you have elastic arms and an independent seat—you support your upper body from your security in the tack and balance in the stirrups, not the neck—you can do anything you want,” says USET veteran...
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Master Canter Transitions and Controlled Turns with the 3s and 5s Exercise
A little inspiration can go a long way! Whether it’s beginner group lessons, advanced gymnastics, exercises for a young horse, or schooling a specific skill, collaboration is often the best approach,...
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How Important is Your Saddle, Really?
Growing up with horses, we gave saddle fit only the most cursory of consideration. More often than not issues were “solved” with the addition of a foam riser or a special pad, and the one saddle you...
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All is Fair in Love and Training?
When riding, training, and competing, it seems we are constantly trying to balance how to be kind to our horses while still establishing boundaries that ensure behavior that keeps everyone—horse and...
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Keeping Your Feeding System as Natural as Possible, Part One
Horses are non-ruminant herbivores also known as a “hindgut fermenters.” Their digestive tract is made up of a simple stomach, small intestine and large intestine. The natural feeding habit of the...
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Does Your Horse Have a Solid Foundation?
Whether you and your horse are just starting out or you’ve been riding together for years, the secret to getting results beyond what you’ve been getting is in learning how to evaluate your horse’s...
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5 Common Mistakes that Could Be Holding You Back in the Show Ring (and How to...
I had a wonderful opportunity to visit the Wellington circuit this winter to work with our Grand Prix clients, up and comers, and riders just trying to better enjoy their sport and reach their goals....
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The Fence Made to Measure at Gothenburg Horse Show
Imagine you’re a taking an exam… In a stadium that seats 12,000 spectators, during an international sporting event that is broadcast live to a television audience numbering in the millions and the...
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