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Making a Plan to Get Susie Riding
A reader had an interesting situation to discuss this week involving a client with two horses in training and a plan for their daughter to show. Normally this
Doping at Hunter Shows–Leveling the Playing Field
“Doping in performance horses is defined as the “illegal application of any substance, except normal diet, that might modify the natural and present capacities of the horse at
Bareback Riding- Warm Up Your Lessons
It’s winter. It’s cold. What better way to warm up your lessons than by including bareback riding? Pull saddles off and give your students a leg up on
Teach Riders Good Balance on the Horse
Teaching good balance while riding horses is essential for students developing an independent seat and finesse in communication with the horse. At an elementary level, developing good balance has
How Good Riders Get Good- Book Review
I just finished reading Denny Emerson’s book, How Good Riders Get Good, published in 2011. It was an easy read, moving right along, with enjoyable stories and sage
Horsemanship – Guest Post by Roger Hannington
For some time I’ve struggled with the problem of how to introduce certain books to readers of The Riding Instructor. My friend, Roger Hannington, solved this problem for me
Jim Wofford Teaches Jumping Riveted Ditches
Jim Wofford is one of my favorite instructor/coaches for eventing. His background contains much of the traditional Fort Riley instruction plus he is a silver medal Olympian in
How Long Does It Take To Learn To Ride A Horse?
It’s a question that most riding instructors have had to answer. There’s a simple, one size fits all answer, but it brings to mind a plethora of questions.
Drugs, Ponies & Birthdays
Drugs, ponies, and kids are a poor mixture. Not long ago horse sites on the internet had a heated discussion about a pony named Humble. Humble died at