Day 2: The Horse – Body and Movement Task: Assess your horse's movement and physical condition. Identify your horse's strongest gait or exercise, and specify an area you would like to improve or find challenging. Take into account any conformational issues, previous injuries, or other risks, and evaluate how your horse's ...

This is the third in a new series of articles in which we will investigate the quality aspect of training and how to maintain a healthy, sound, and happy equine athlete. The first article touched on the basics and "riding in the box," and in the second I gave you information, tips and exercises for the practical quality aspect of training In this t...

This is the second in a new series of articles in which we will investigate the quality aspect of training and how to maintain a healthy, sound, and happy equine athlete. While logging miles is important, the manner in which we do so is equally, if not more, crucial. The first article touched on the basics and "riding in the box," and in this insta...