training

YOU’RE NOT CROOKED; YOU’RE HUMAN

Have you ever looked at a photo or video of yourself riding and thought… Alejandra Gonzalez Why am I always…

5 months ago

THE RIDDEN HORSE

Welfare and the precautionary principle A University of Guelph review argues that many long-accepted riding practices deserve closer scrutiny, even…

5 months ago

FLATWORK FOUNDATIONS – BUILDING BETTER TRANSITIONS

Smooth, balanced transitions are the hallmark of a well-trained horse and rider partnership. Whether you're preparing for your first dressage…

7 months ago

ARE YOU WHERE YOU THOUGHT YOU’D BE?

Resetting training goals By mid-year, it’s easy to feel like you’ve fallen behind. That competition you hoped to enter hasn’t…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: WINTER WARM-UP

Q: My horse is stiff to warm up in winter—should I be concerned? A: Mild stiffness during cold weather is…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: ASYMMETRICAL REIN RESISTANCE

Q: My horse is always more resistant on one rein. Is this normal, or is something wrong? A: Most horses…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: FIT OR FRESH?

Q: How do I know if my horse is truly fit, or just fresh? A: There’s a big difference between…

1 year ago

BRIANA BURGESS – TRAINING FOR THE TOP

Briana Burgess is an International Grand Prix rider and Top 10 World Young Horse Championship Finalist. She spent 12 years…

1 year ago

ASKHQ: YEARLINGS

Q: What do I need to know about my yearling? A: A yearling is a colt or filly between the…

2 years ago

ASKHQ: YOUNG HORSE PURCHASE

Q: I’m thinking about buying a young horse for the first time, but I’m worried I don’t have enough experience.…

2 years ago