Equine Journal is the voice of the equine industry. Serving thousands of equine enthusiasts with the latest equine related news, horse happenings, and more all over the country. http://www.equinejournal.com/ Copyright Equine Journal   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 allowing your horse to..... http://www.equinejournal.com/articles/maximize-movement-3162 6 1969-12-31 365,1969 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 r..... http://www.equinejournal.com/articles/a-free-horse-for-x-mas-3155 6 1969-12-31 365,1969 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, an..... http://www.equinejournal.com/articles/custom-made-3154 6 1969-12-31 365,1969 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 allow r..... http://www.equinejournal.com/articles/leveling-the-field-3152 6 1969-12-31 365,1969 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..... http://www.equinejournal.com/articles/1-000-days-to-go-3146 6 1969-12-31 365,1969 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 o..... http://www.equinejournal.com/articles/mapping-your-circles-3075 6 1969-12-31 365,1969 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 ..... http://www.equinejournal.com/articles/looking-to-the-future-3011 6 1969-12-31 365,1969 Scenes from the IHSA National Championships and IEA National Finals.     The St. Andrews Presbyterian College Hunter Seat Team finished seventh at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) National Championships held in Kentu..... http://www.equinejournal.com/articles/national-championships-2923 6 1969-12-31 365,1969 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 jumpi..... http://www.equinejournal.com/articles/get-a-grip-2771 6 1969-12-31 365,1969  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 o..... http://www.equinejournal.com/articles/dressage-for-mature-rider 6 1969-12-31 365,1969