Horse Gait

To ride an Arabian is like getting behind the wheel of an Audi sports convertible compared to a sedan, station wagon, or truck. Arabians are highly sensitive to all your body language, incredibly agile and tough, and have endurance no other breed can match. Climbing onto the back of this "little" horse can be an amazing and thrilled... more »

The Basenji is an African hound that is used for hunting small game. Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics depict a kind of dog that was used for the same purpose many thousands of years ago. It bears a striking resemblance to the Basenji and may very well be its predecessor. With the appropriate training this breed of dog can make a fine... more »

Hunter under saddle is the preliminary class for English riding disciplines. The rider works the horse at the three gaits and does not do any jumps. Hunter under saddle derives from fox hunts, when riders would ride into the field after the foxes. more »

Dressage is the equine event that combines the precision and athleticism of gymnastics with the grace and reserve of ballet. This event has been around for hundreds of years and became an Olympic sport in 1912. more »

Gaited horses are horses that do not trot; they have a four-beat rhythm, and it is normally more comfortable to sit than trot. Because gaited horses are usually smoother and more comfortable to ride, they're popular for shows and parades. more »