The Half Halt Simplified
What is a half halt? Half halts balance your horse by
What is a half halt? Half halts balance your horse by
Most equestrians are familiar with the benefits of using cold to
Brazil has announced its team for the 2022 FEI World Eventing Championships, to
The U.S. Equestrian Federation announced the athletes selected to represent the
Cash is King and LC Racing’s Ridin With Biden , second to First Captain in
Multiple grade 1 winner City of Light was represented by his first winner
Kent and Susan Gillespie run a breeding operation of about 15
If you want to get away for a trail riding weekend,
Question: I am new to dressage and am working on the idea
Q: Should I Punish My Horse for Misbehavior?
Fans who said goodbye to racing at Belmont Park on July 10, will
What exactly might constitute a “Filly Triple Crown” has never really
If your horse has a respiratory problem, you might be wondering how
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Taiba may not have won the July 23 TVG.com Haskell Stakes
If you are an equestrian, having soaking boots for horses available
Spurs are a useful training aid for horses but need to
We all know that horses are very strong and able to
If you are looking at taking on a new horse, you
As your horse gets older, his graceful figure may give way
You’ll never hear your horse fretting, “Does this saddle pad make
The Florida Department Agriculture and Consumer Services confirmed a 3-year-old Quarter
On July 13, the California Department of Food and Agriculture confirmed
Tyler Donaldson-Aitken’s pedigree includes a Group 1 winning jockey and countless
Breeding operation Aquis Farm is mourning the loss of its promising
When choosing the best riding horse breeds, there are many to
If your horse has joint problems, your veterinarian might suggest that glucosamine
A horse’s gastrointestinal (gut) health begins with not only what he is
Q: I have a 16-year-old gelding who I adore and plan
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The Fjord horse, sometimes called the Norwegian Fjord Horse, has a
Unicorns aren’t just a modern trend. Throughout history, unicorns have appeared
The Belgian national federation has announced the dressage, para-dressage and jumping teams who
A pamphlet I read in a truck stop described this part
As you stumble around a dark pasture with a flashlight on
Boarding a horse may seem like an expensive way to keep a horse,
Horses have a much better sense of smell than we humans. If
As comebacks go, Bob Baffert couldn’t have asked for a better
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Q: Every winter, within a few weeks of putting blankets on my
There’s a lot to not like on social media. And then
Is grass low in protein or high? What about carbohydrates and
It’s a question that many horse owners have pondered – just
Over a 25 year span, I’ve had more than my fair
You’ve probably heard of ration balancers when talking about equine nutrition,
Riding your horse during the summer is a tricky situation to
Denmark recorded a historic victory at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup
Aachen, Germany – The 2022 CHIO Aachen is in full swing, entertaining
Winchell Thoroughbreds’ homebred Gunite gamely turned back the challenges of My Prankster and Hoist the Gold in
Eight European contenders representing three nations cleared quarantine July 3 and jogged the wrong
Launched in late 2021, the ASPCA Equine Transition and Adoption Center
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Q: I understand that many people breed for coat color and they
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Many people think that you can tell a horse’s age by
The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team finished second Saturday in the
Sterling Malnik topped a field of nearly 100 to win the USHJA
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Skippy was almost aptly named. He didn’t skip, but he did
Since its creation in early 2021, the USEF Amateur Task Force
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Many owners are using bits that do not fit, new research suggests, as the importance
The best bridles for your horse won’t be the same as the best
When summertime rolls around, the sun is blazing, humidity is high,
These diseases include West Nile Virus, and Eastern and Western Equine
A new scoring system developed by researchers at the University of
When a horse becomes resistant out of the blue, it’s important
Karl Slezak of Tottenham, ON, and Fernhill Wishes (Chacoa x Gildawn
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Keep common sense in mind to manage your horse through summertime
You’ve heard the old adage, “If a horse can get hurt
Best trimming and shoeing practices to ensure your horse stays sound
Help your horse shed his excess pounds safely
Old-time horsemen relied on liquid suspensions of herbal extracts known as
When I do a clinic, participants over 40 often apologize for
You could buy the most interesting foal in the auction, but
With the rise of commercial genetics testing, we now have access
Research suggests that horses are better able to interpret human gestures
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Earlier this year, the richest horse race in the world was
The U.S. Dressage Federation has announced the selected dates and locations for
The United States Polo Association is pleased to announce that it
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This week World Equestrian Center – Wilmington welcomes the Region 13 Sport
Mark your calendars for the second annual The Championship Show at
There is nothing more discouraging for a barn owner than a
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On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine.
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In this article, we will be concentrating on the basic concept
Nail your first halt
A good first impression
The U.S. Equestrian Federation on Thursday announced the selection of Mimi
The United States Polo Association is pleased to announce that it
The Washington State Veterinarian’s Office confirmed on June 4 that a
Having a good seat is a way of life at the
Q: My 9-year-old gelding has a habit that seems to be getting
If you’re trying to find a new friend for your horse, you
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Do you find your mind wandering while you’re in the saddle,
Zara Tindall looked delighted today while riding at the Tweseldown Horse Trials
At 40 years old, Zara Tindall has just about done it
Horse racing has a long and rich history, being one of the
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In January, the US Equestrian Board of Directors approved a resolution
The Canadian Show Jumping Team finished fifth among 10 countries competing
This September I walked into Stanford’s Freshman Activities Fair knowing exactly
Both sweet potatoes and carrots can be offered to your horses
The show organisation of the 2022 CDI Bolesworth on 24 –
Ahead of the inaugural season for the ground-breaking 2022 PBR (Professional
Many people find the blood knot equally frustrating and functional.
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When I looked at colleges, I always knew I wanted to
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Concentrated Rations: 1. Match your horse’s diet to his individual energy needs.
World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s nine-week USEF 2022 Summer Show Series
World Equestrian Center – Ocala is excited to announce that entries
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Topped by the additions of champions Beholder and Tepin , chosen
It isn’t often that a horse will
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International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo
In a letter to U.S. Equestrian Federation members and competition organizers, USEF
Fédération Equestre Internationale officials announced that it plans to create a series
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Georgina Bloomberg credits her exceptional string of horses for her successes over
One summer afternoon in August of 2016, Danielle Ammeson went to bring
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Emmelie Scholtens and Desperado came out on top in the FEI Dressage
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One of the FEI’s major aims is to ensure that the welfare
The United States Equestrian Federation Board of Directors has voted to prohibit
Fan favorite Adiah HP earned her third consecutive open Grand Prix freestyle
The results of a major research study commissioned by the Fédération Equestre
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