Have you ever ridden a horse on a curve or a circle and felt the horse speed up, lose his balance and not be able to follow the path of the curve or the circle? You may have been asking your horse to trot in a curved arc over logs in a trail class, lope a circle in a horsemanship pattern or ride a turn on a hunter course.
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While I am not against feeding treats, I do think it is more appropriate and safer for treats to...
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This is a subject that reminds me of our Western Dressage motto “Why Not?!” A saying I have said since I learned of the vast interests in Western Dressage at the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games. For the first 30 years of riding I rode consistently in the Dressage saddle.
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I think there is a lot of misconception about the many, many types of equipment available. There...
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Notes From Julie Trust is an elusive thing, both to give and to get. You cannot force or...
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It probably comes as no surprise that a good walk is important in a trail horse. However, a horse with a comfortable, ground-covering walk is one that will be appreciated by real working cowboys, dressage riders, endurance and competitive trail riders, as well as weekend trail riders.
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There are many things to consider when you decide to buy a horse. There is a lot involved in...
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Every time I get on a horse there are always six areas that I work on. This is true for both a...
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Notes From Julie Do You Know What You Don’t Know? Identify holes in your horsemanship...
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I remember growing up and hearing that we must always ride with light hands and not pull on our...
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