Horses

Training level dressage is quite simple, requiring only walk, free walk, trot and canter. If a horse and rider can perform all the gaits and steer reliably around the dressage court, they should...

If you are a fan of dressage, jumping, Western riding or reining, you know the signature of a well-trained horse by a smoothly executed lead change. A rider with subtle cues can direct her horse...

If you have always wished you could have been a knight in medieval days, joining a jousting club can be the next best.thing. But there are some things both you and your horse need to know before...

All effective horse training starts with a solid foundation, and it is very important to lay that foundation when working with a beginner horse. Ideally, your training should begin right after the...

Whether your goal is to become the next Roy Rogers or just chase some cows around the pasture, teaching your horse to rope can be a rewarding experience. Roping is a great sport, and knowing you...

Learn how to sit the canter. A professional trainer gives you tips for finding your position.

Tips for choosing great music for riding your horse. Riding to music you will learn to ride with more rhythm and relaxation! You and you horse will be amazed at how the right music will enhance...

This article explains in detail how to train a crooked or thug horse how to canter on the correct lead.

In order to canter on a horse, shift the outside leg behind the girth and start by going to a sitting trot. Canter on horseback after becoming comfortable with posting and sitting the trot, with...

Starting with a sitting trot, canter your horse by increasing leg pressure. Learn to canter a horse with tips from an equestrian team coach in this free video on horseback riding.

In order to make a horse go faster, a horse rider can close their legs and give the horse a squeeze. Do canter to get a horse to run faster with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in...

Showing horses is difficult, yet quite rewarding. You may spend years and years practicing, and thousands of dollars. Yet many horse owners will tell you there is nothing like showing and...

Showing horses is difficult, expensive and frustrating. Yet it is also rewarding and addictive. Years practicing and thousands of dollars are spent for that blue ribbon. Yet many horse owners will...

Showing horses is exciting, difficult and expensive. Years are spent perfecting the skills shown under saddle. Here we will give you some tips on how to show an Arabian in English Pleasure.

The thoroughbred racing industry is called the "sport of kings." This is because only kings could afford to raise and train thoroughbred racehorses. Thoroughbreds are run at the young ages of 2...

Upward transitions are extremely important in horseback riding, and describe the transition from a slower gait to a faster one. For example, if you want your horse to move from a walk to a trot,...

Downward transitions are used to bring a horse from a fast gait to a slower gait, such as a transition from canter to trot or from trot to walk. The goal is to make downward transitions as smooth...

Learn how to longe a horse in this free video on horse riding and training.

Learn how to longe a horse in this free video on horse riding and training.

Learn how to longe a horse in this free video on horse riding and training.

Learn how to ride a horse English style in this free video clip. Get horseback riding tips and safety advice.

Learn how to ride a horse English style in this free video clip. Get horseback riding tips and safety advice.

Learn how to ride a horse English style in this free video clip. Get horseback riding tips and safety advice.

Learn how to ride a horse English style in this free video clip. Get horseback riding tips and safety advice.

Learn how to ride a horse English style in this free video clip. Get horseback riding tips and safety advice.

Learn how to ride a horse English style in this free video clip. Get horseback riding tips and safety advice.

Learn how to canter and lope a horse in this free video clip. Get horse training and safety tips and improve you riding skills today.

Learn how to canter and lope a horse in this free video clip. Get horse training and safety tips and improve you riding skills today.

Learn how to canter and lope a horse in this free video clip. Get horse training and safety tips and improve you riding skills today.

Learn how to canter and lope a horse in this free video clip. Get horse training and safety tips and improve you riding skills today.

Learn how to train a horse to lunge freely in this free video clip. Get horse training and safety tips from an expert.

Learn how to train a horse to lunge freely in this free video clip. Get horse training and safety tips from an expert.

Learn how to train a horse to lunge on a line in this free video clip. Get horse training and animal care tips from an expert.

Learn how to train a horse to lunge on a line in this free video clip. Get horse training and animal care tips from an expert.

Are you looking for a super-sized experience? Try riding a great big land whale. A draft horse is the biggest horse out there. To ride a draft horse is like riding on a giant, moving couch. You...

Getting your horse to switch leads on cue can be a bit tricky, getting your horse to switch leads on YOUR cue can be even trickier. I searched out the best of the best and here is what I have...

There are many different circumstances that cause us to give our riding horses time off from riding. Either they need a break or we need a break. Bringing a horse back after a break can be...

Jumping a horse may seem hard, but it can actually be easier than it looks. Jumping horses is great fun(unless your horse goes crazy and decides to buck you off at the approach of the fence and...

The canter, or lope, is the fastest of the three gaits. It's a three-beat gait where in one stride the horse's hooves will strike the ground three times.

Nonverbal communication is key when directing a horse. Here's how to be convincing while in the saddle.