Bob Avila, With Jennifer Paulson

Bob Avila discusses the finer points of the finished rollback.

Teach your young horse solid rollback fundamentals for a foundation to build a stellar show horse.

Use this exercise to improve your straightness for lead changes.

Read about my MVBs—most valuable bits—and why I wouldn’t walk into a tack room that didn’t have these options.

Are you an all-in risk-taker? Or a more conservative speculator? It matters when shopping for young horses.

Mindful management can extend the career of your senior performance horse.

When it comes to horse headsets, everyone has opinions. Before making up your mind, consider these factors.

A precise end to a set of spins keeps you out of the penalty box and prevents your horse from developing bad habits.

Can you put each of your horse’s feet where you want them? Learn how with my tips.

Not reaching your riding goals? The key might lie in letting your horse do his job.

Kids and horses make the perfect pair for valuable life lessons.

The responsibility for problems between a horse and rider rarely lies solely with one or the other.

Use this schooling technique for the right reasons and in the correct way to improve your horse’s rundown and stop.

Put my best hauling hints to work to keep your horse safe, healthy, and happy on the road.

Your competitive mount requires special attention at home between shows to optimize your success.

Being a non-pro/amateur rider is challenging. But it can be easier if you avoid making these seven common mistakes.

Schooling is one thing. Disrespecting the judge and the spectators is another.

Winning doesn’t come easily. Use my advice to prepare yourself and your horse to win.