Posted on Thursday, 11th August 2011 by admin
The sport of equine cutting was developed during the cattle drives of the American West in the mid to late 1800s. The American Quarter Horse is the predominate breed used for cattle drives and are still well suited to task. Their stocky frame and ability to cover short distances quickly make them ideal at separating [...]
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Posted on Tuesday, 9th August 2011 by admin
When you want to win your jumping event, it can be rather difficult if you mess up on the course. This is when you should have some tips on learning the memorize jump courses. Without these tips, it is rather easy to struggle while riding and easily miss a jump. A great tip will be [...]
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Posted on Monday, 8th August 2011 by admin
Horses, like people, can become bored in their work. Here are some easy ways to avoid a horse who hates his job. First, go on a trail ride. Riding over natural terrain provides a strenuous workout as well as something new to look at. He’ll be building muscle and cardiovascular strength, but your horse won’t [...]
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Posted on Sunday, 7th August 2011 by admin
There’s a tendency among dressage riders to ride a test repeatedly in an effort to perfect it for the show ring. There are two problems with this approach that many riders run into at some point in their training. First, your horse knows what’s coming next and goes on autopilot. Instead of listening to you, [...]
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