Better Horsemanship
3 Tips to Instantly Boost Your Score
The horsemanship class is a dynamic and technical class that in the end, comes down to who has the highest score on the judge's scorecard. You start with an even 70 — and it’s up to you to increase that number.
Bounce Back After a Botch
Do you ever blow a class at a horse show? We all do. Here’s how to bounce back better than before.
Trivia Challenge: Are You an Educated Rider?
Challenge yourself! Have fun and test your knowledge of horses and horsemanship with Horse&Rider’s Trivia Challenge, featured in The Ride newsletter.
Trivia Challenge: Do You Know About ‘Seat-Bone Power’?
Challenge yourself! Have fun and test your knowledge of horses and horsemanship with Horse&Rider’s Trivia Challenge, featured in The Ride newsletter.
4 Horsemanship Myths—Busted!
Do you still believe these false notions? Clinician and world champion trainer Sandy Collier debunks four common horsemanship myths.
Trivia Challenge: Do You ‘Ride Smart’?
Challenge yourself! Have fun and test your knowledge of horse training with Horse&Rider’s Trivia Challenge, featured in The Ride newsletter.
Train Your Brain, Boost Your Riding
The brain training of mindfulness meditation can help improve your horsemanship in the saddle and your overall confidence with your horse.
A Calm Horse Learns Best—So Watch Your Demeanor!
Your demeanor when training your horse should enable him to be alert yet calm and trusting…because that’s when he learns best.
Surprising Tip to Boost Your Horsemanship
Learn how simply watching a good rider—*if* you use this technique—can supercharge your own horsemanship.