Maximize Movement

For In-hand Success

Date added: Wednesday November 30,2011

Whether competing in hand at a breed show or presenting at inspections and keurings, bringing out the very best in your sport horse is no small matter. Professional handler, Phil Silva, shares with us insider tips for allowin...Read Full Story

A Free Horse for X-Mas

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Date added: Wednesday November 30,2011

When we last left Mom, Dad, and Suzie, they were in the throes of learning the secrets that come with a free horse. Mom is still excited, but depleting the Christmas fund rapidly; Dad is in shock over the never-ending stream of items and services required by Snof...Read Full Story

Custom Made

Arena Design for Your Discipline

Date added: Wednesday November 30,2011

Every rider dreams of the perfect arena, though what defines that perfect arena can vary from discipline to discipline. What parameters should you consider for an optimal environment? How do factors like size, layout, traction, footing material, and footing depth...Read Full Story

Leveling the Field

AQHA works to make showing fun and fair for all.

Date added: Wednesday November 30,2011

The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), with a long-standing reputation for pride and passion of this iconic breed, is working hard to enhance the aspect of their industry’s competition. A recently-approved leveling system will...Read Full Story

1,000 Days to Go

Date added: Wednesday November 30,2011

The new brand and vision for the Alltech® FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 was launched in the host city of Caen by the French minister for sports, Mr. David Douillet, Mrs. Marie-Jeanne Gobert, vice president of the Basse-Normandie regional council and represent...Read Full Story

Mapping Your Circles

Date added: Thursday October 6,2011

Circles form essential components of each of the 11 NRHA patterns: all patterns include a set of three circles to the right and three circles to the left, starting at the center of the pen and facing the judge(s). Two circles are large and fast and one is small and slow, ...Read Full Story

Looking to the Future

A glimpse into the various growth plans of the Arabian industry.

Date added: Thursday August 4,2011

For most young children, reading Walter Farley’s Black Stallion is the beginning of their love of horses and their adoration for the Arabian breed. It’s hard not to see the source for this infatuation, with their proudly arched necks and flagged tales. While t...Read Full Story

National Championships

Date added: Wednesday July 6,2011

Scenes from the IHSA National Championships and IEA National Finals.

The St. Andrews Presbyterian College Hunter Seat Team finished seventh at ...Read Full Story

Get a Grip

An Introduction to the Use of Studs for Eventing

Date added: Thursday June 2,2011

The use of studs by event riders is commonplace to increase the security and traction of their horse’s way of going. While studs are most often associated with the cross-country phase, they can also serve a purpose during dressage or show...Read Full Story

Coming of Age: Dressage for Mature Riders

Coming of Age: Dressage for Mature Riders

Date added: Wednesday May 25,2011

 Equine Journal and Competitive Rider are teaming up to offer you insightful articles and videos that help demonstrate training tips for all disciplines. Be sure to visit competitiverider.com to download the complete Tim Malin video as well as other helpful videos on...Read Full Story