Having the correct tack in the hunter ring is important. If you show up in the wrong type of bridle or bit it could be detrimental or even cause you to be eliminated from your class. It is important to know which tack, bridle and bit are permissible.
Read moreWhen riding in the hunter jumper ring you are allowed to make one prepatory circle. There are some instances, however,
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The horse show warm up area is a place where competitors can make or break the competition. Do you use your warm up time effectively? Use this simple 3 step technique to improve your horse immediately.
Read moreRiding straight is important. Watch as these two horses try to eveade a straight line by drifting to the left and learn how to fix it!
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It is the course designers job to set up the courses that are suitable for the competition. Learn the common distances used to get the correct number of strides between jumps.
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Gymnastic jumping is a challenge for beginner riders and advanced horsemen and can be a systematic way to develop a green horse into a grand prix contender.
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Guest post by fwdnrnd photo credit: jerebu Then don’t go to the horse show. Seriously. DON’T go if: you aren’t
Read moreHere are some simple rules for using studs. These relate to “screw-in” studs rather than “drive-in” studs because screw-in studs are by far the most commonly used types.
Read moreIf you ride hunter jumpers and want to get noticed in the horse show ring, then pay attention to the horse grooming tips offered here. Learn how having a good turn out will get the judges attention and how you display your horse can make a difference to the horse show results.
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Fitting a noseband is easy. There are some important considerations when fitting your bridle and in particular – fitting your noseband. Follow these simple tips to get that perfect fit.
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