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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 OnDemand
Practical Horseman OnDemand features online lessons taught by the world’s greatest riders, trainers and experts in hunters, jumpers, eventing and equitation.
Liz Halliday-Sharp – Create Power, Not Speed
International eventer Liz Halliday-Sharp tells riders at an informal clinic that speed is no match for power in all the eventing phase
What Makes a Good Horseperson
Holly shares what makes a good horseperson, including putting the horse’s needs first and understanding all aspects of a horse’s well-being.
Michele Wellman – Cavalletti Exercises
USEA ICP Level 2 Certified Instructor Michele Wellman works with riders over a series of cavalletti exercises.
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Videos
Troubleshooting Jumping Rounds
Smooth out your jumping rounds when you subscribe to Practical Horseman OnDemand and check out the Troubleshooting playlist! From improving suppleness and […]
EDCC Health Watch
Strangles Confirmed in Ontario Quarter Horse
On March 16, a 13-year-old Quarter Horse mare in Lanark County, Ontario, developed a unilateral, foul-smelling nasal discharge, which was […]
EDCC Health Watch
California EHM Outbreak: 600 Horses Quarantined
On March 16, a 17-year-old polo horse mare at a polo facility in Riverside County, California, was confirmed positive for […]
Practical Horseman Extra
6 Tips from 2023 FEI World Cup Final Hopefuls • Water Jumps with McLain Ward
U.S. riders at the top of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League rankings share tips they keep […]
Training
Introduction to Related Distances and Combinations
These jumping exercises have their foundation in dressage. Having an understanding of dressage tracks and how dressage training serves to […]
EDCC Health Watch
Neurologic Herpesvirus in Three Colorado Horses
Three horses in Pueblo County, Colorado, are positive for neurologic equine herpesvirus. A 23-year-old Quarter Horse gelding that lives at […]
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EDCC Health Watch
Strangles Confirmed in Ontario Mare
A 4-year-old Thoroughbred mare at a boarding barn in Wellington County, Ontario, is positive for strangles. The mare was recently […]
Practical Horseman Podcast
PHOD Pod: How Cross-Country Jumps are Measured
Welcome to the PHOD Pod! The Practical Horseman Podcast’s minisode series where we share audio lessons from our favorite Practical Horseman OnDemand videos. At […]
EDCC Health Watch
EIA Confirmed in Arizona Horse
An 8-year-old Quarter Horse mare in Arizona was confirmed positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA) on March 15. The disease […]
Competitions
Thieme Tops North American League Finale in Ocala
For the accomplished pair of Andre Thieme (GER) and DSP Chakaria, the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Ocala (USA) title […]
Competitions
King of Carolina: Coleman Claims Third Consecutive Win
Will Coleman (USA) cannot be beat when it comes to the Carolina International. For three consecutive years, he has reigned […]
Practical Horseman Podcast
Practical Horseman Podcast: Kevin Keane
This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Practical Horseman OnDemand, is with veterinarian and top-level eventer, Kevin Keane. […]
Competitions
Coleman Remains on Top After Show Jumping at Carolina International
Day two of the Carolina International may have been an “odd day” according to USA’s Will Coleman, but that didn’t […]
EDCC Health Watch
California Polo Pony Euthanized Due to EHM
A 17-year-old polo horse mare at a polo facility in Riverside County, California, was confirmed positive for equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy […]
EDCC Health Watch
Strangles Confirmed in Palm Beach Gelding
On March 10, an Arabian cross gelding in Palm Beach County, Florida, was confirmed positive for strangles after developing nasal […]
EDCC Health Watch
Ontario Warmblood Positive for Strangles
On February 27, an 18-month-old warmblood filly was referred to a veterinary hospital for treatment of impaction colic. While at […]
Videos
First Place Fundamentals
If your goal is to ride better jumping rounds, mastering the fundamentals is a great place to start! Nations Cup […]