Horse Sports

THERE IS SO MUCH RESTING ON YOUR STALL FLOOR DECISION! How do you know if your horse is getting enough rest. What goes in your stall floor is important if your horse spend any time in there at...

If you want to play a sport where there is excitement, speed and big wins within seconds you need to read this.

An exacta bet in horse racing is a wager made to select the first and second place finishers in the race. Picking a winner is tough, but picking the first two finishers is even harder.

In the show ring, you need riding skills, but you also need to look good and so does your horse. Follow these steps to success and your horse will be looking amazing!

It is very easy to become burned out in the equine industry—long, hard hours of physical labor for very little profit, dealing with the public—it can all lead to you to feel downhearted and...

This is a very effecient way to clean and condition all your leather goods: bridle, saddle, boots, etc.

Leading a horse could potentially be very dangerous if you do not know how to do it correctly. Hear are some easy tips that may help!

You will learn to ride the trot both sitting and rising or posting

You will learn how to ride a horse in the walk

you will learn how to dismount from your horse

You will learn the correct method for mounting a horse

Hi, I have been riding horses all of my life. I was with search and rescue for many years and learned from the best, my father. Learn how to balance yourself on a horse, to become a smooth rider.

Your child has decided she wants to take horseback riding lessons. If you don't know anything about horses this might provoke a little anxiety! As with any sport, there are steps you can take to...

Domesticated horses depend on us for everything to keep them happy, healthy, and thriving. There is nothing more important than obtaining an accurate weight for each and every horse in our care,...

Learn how to train your impatient horse to stand still while mounting. Use this technique with consistency and persistence and you can break this bad habit on any horse!

Learn to safely approach and mount a horse from the ground or step stool

Horse Racing, once the sport of kings is now accessible to most people via partnerships. By sharing the risk, share price can be very small and enjoyment can be huge. This article explains the...

Are you thinking about buying a horse but aren't sure if you are ready for the responsibility or the financial commitment? If so, leasing a horse may be the option for you. By leasing a horse, you...

Millions of people engage in horse back riding activities of some sort every year in the USA. From the weekend trail rider, over the serious amateur competitor to the professional horse trainer,...

How are you supposed to get onto that huge beast? Tips for the beginner on how to gracefully get on, or "mount", your horse.

Often an after thought to a new saddle purchase, stirrup leather selection is just as important. Buying the right stirrup leathers will help you shine in the show ring, prevent damage to your...

One of my favorite ways of taking a break from the every day stress of life is to throw a game of darts. Cricket is one of my favorite games. Read on for an explanation of how the game works.

A horse is not like an inanimate object such as a bicycle, motorcycle or car, though many people have a very personal relationship with their vehicles. In order to be able to ride a horse...

Learning to post properly gives you more control over your horse and allows you to work together with him so you are both more comfortable and have more fun. Posting is a major milestone in...

You want your horse to remain healthy and comfortable throughout the winter months so he can be ready for the show season and serious riding when the warm weather arrives. He will appreciate your...

A big part of riding a horse is learning to tack. In one sense, it is the most important step in riding. It is a critical time to bond with the horse and to learn things about his personality and...

If you’re going to ride seriously, then you will end up eventually showing your horse in a horse show. If you’re going to enter a horse show, you will end up trying to win the classes you enter....

Pacing hobbles are used to help keep standardbred pacers on the pace, instead of trotting or galloping. Hobbles (hopples) loop around the front and back legs on the same side. The average length...

Harness drivers, like thoroughbred jockeys, wear colorful suits to race horses that are called colors. Unlike thoroughbred racing, in standardbred racing each driver has their own colors that...

Many equestrian teams are now asking for videotapes of potential riders to evaluate their riding rather than waste money and a trip for in-person tryouts. Also with NCAA rules, a NCAA coach...

Horses need boots for protection against themselves or outside factors. With 4 legs, horses have a tendency to interfere with themselves. Generally a horse will just bump or trip themselves, but...

For many young equestrians, heading to college can be a time of many tough decisions. You have to decide whether you want to continue to ride, whether to take your horse, and what college will...

Remembering jump courses can be difficult for some riders. Starting with simple courses is the best way to learn to remember courses and train your brain. Hunter courses are generally the best...

English riding chaps are great for riders to practice in because it does not wear out your expensive britches and boots. There are a few decisions you must make first before purchasing chaps,...

Having English riding chaps can be an essential piece of equipment for any equestrian who rides on a regular basis. Not only does it save your good riding britches and boots but it can also save...

Wondering what all the hype is about? Check this article to see if natural horsemanship is right for you.

For those wanting to get started in Natural Horsemanship, or just wondering if it is the right style for you....

For those who are wondering if a bitless bridle might be right for them, or those who have purchased a bitless and would like to get started teaching the horse how to go in it....

It is necessary to prepare for a dressage test for many reasons: To get the greatest reward out of time and energy spent preparing for show day, feel like the money spent was worth it and (most...

Horse shows are very competitive, especially in the hunter discipline. Appearance is half the package when you show, while performance compensates the other half. The adage "if you can’t act the...

Like any other piece of apparel, there is a way to wear a hunt cap no matter what the style. If not worn properly at a show or in the hunt field, it can be tacky or even embarrassing. With a few...

Asking a horse to canter and pick up the correct lead can be a very challenging feat if not done properly. It can be even more challenging if the horse has bad habits, is uneducated or if the...

No matter what job your horse does, it is no fun for them to have a spook. There are many clinics and methods to cure this naughty behavior. Sometimes, though, it can be fixed much simpler by...

Show britches are best cleaned if taken to a professional dry cleaner but due to time and money this is not always the easiest solution. Britches can be washed at home with the correct detergent,...

Time can be a factor in getting a show coat clean, especially when showing multiple days with not many show coats. With a wet towel and dryer you can fake clean your show coat in a matter of minutes.

Tall boots are very expensive, and a bad thing to buy and then find out they do not properly fit. Unfortunately, tall boots are one of the mistakes many make when first buying hunt attire. ...

Just like people, every horse has a different type of foot, which requires a different approach to how they are shod. Not every horse needs shoes and not every horse can go without shoes. ...

Anyone who has owned a horse has a piece of tack or leather that is old and not been used in awhile. Generally, we find these pieces of tack years later, forgotten, dried out and sometimes even...

Cleaning a bridle can be a difficult project even for veteran equestrians because of the many different parts that make up the bridle. To properly clean this piece of tack you have to dismantle...

The length of a rider's stirrups can be the cause for a lot of things. If the stirrups are too long the rider will begin to stretch out their leg and ride off their toe. If the stirrups are too...