Practical Horseman's Virtual Equitation Over-Fences Class
Rules, FAQs and how to enter Practical Horseman's virtual horse show
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Want to ride a SMOOTHER hunter round? Make a WINNING jump-off turn? Sit the trot BETTER? Rate your eventer’s cross-country speed ACCURATELY? Ensure your horse’s HEALTH? Practical Horseman magazine is the go-to source for information on riding and training, horse care and stable management to keep you and your horse happy, confident and healthy. We are your link to the top hunter, jumper, eventing and dressage trainers and veterinarians in the sport.
Practical Horseman Extra: Sit the Trot or Not
Two questions covered in this month’s Practical Horseman Extra: Whether to sit or post the trot in a lower-level eventing dressage test and whether to put shoes on your horse or let him go barefoot.
Go for the Cold! Horses are Chillin' with Carry-Cool®
EquiSources® has released the Carry-Cool®, a customizable neck-wrap that allows immediate cooling relief to hot horses anywhere.
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5 Questions With Show Jumper Andrew Welles
Get the inside scoop on Practical Horseman’s latest podcast with show jumper Andrew Welles.
5 Questions with Don Stewart
Get the inside scoop on Practical Horseman’s latest podcast with hunter and equitation trainer Don Stewart.
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Results from Practical Horseman’s Second Virtual Horse Show
Learn who earned the top 8 spots in our Virtual Hunter Over-Fences Class and watch some rounds.
How Rider Shoulder Position Affects Hand Position and Contact
Equestrian biomechanics expert Susanne von Dietze offers exercises to help a rider adjust her shoulder position and therefore, improve her contact.
Special Considerations for the Senior Performance Horse
How to adapt your horse’s management to better support his age
Improve Rideability and Braiding How-To
Frank Madden shares an exercise to improve your horse’s rideability • Master a beautiful braid job
Practical Horseman's Second Virtual Hunter Over-Fences Class
How to enter Practical Horseman's second virtual horse show
Straightness Basics: How Jane Ehrhart Gets Horses and Riders Show-Ring Ready
Try this three-stride to three-stride exercise to improve straightness and practice focus.
Results from Practical Horseman's First Virtual Horse Show
Check out the Top 8 rounds from our Virtual Hunter Over-Fences Class
Never Count Out a Rescue Horse
How a rescued Thoroughbred helped rekindle a love of horses for a busy amateur
Kristy Herrera: Control Your Pace on Course, PLUS 10 Action Tips for an Emergency
Top hunter rider Kristy Herrera explains how to build a mental speedometer to find better distances. BONUS: An emergency action plan to help get through a critical situation until the vet arrives
Bang Your Horse’s Tail
Pro groom Emma Ford shares her step-by-step guide for creating a fuller and neater tail.
The Downs and Ups of Sunken Roads
Olympic eventer Boyd Martin helps you prepare your horse for this demanding cross-country question.
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