Develop a Successful Warm-Up Plan
Bring out your hunter’s best qualities with a tailor-made warm-up plan.
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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.
Boyd Martin Clinic, PLUS Colic & Weather
The Olympic eventer works with riders to focus on rhythm, balance and position. BONUS: Tips to adjust your horse’s routine in variable weather to avoid colic.
Tempo with Ali Brock
Olympian Ali Brock elaborates on the terms, rhythm and tempo, now focusing on tempo in Part II of this two-part series.
4 Questions with Frank Madden
Get the inside scoop on Practical Horseman’s latest podcast with top hunter/equitation trainer, judge and clinician Frank Madden.
3 Gymnastic Exercises to Sharpen Your Jump-Off Skills
Olympic medalist Norman Dello Joio’s philosophy behind some of his most effective training techniques
Switzerland's Steve Guerdat Wins in Bordeaux
World No. 1 Steve Guerdat produced his second win of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League series with Victorio Des Frotards at Bordeaux
Salvador Onate and Beautiful Red Clinch the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Leon
Mexico's Salvador Onate secured victory with a single time fault in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Leon in Mexico.
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6 Steps to Protect Gut Health
Good choices in feed and management are the key to ensure equine gut health.
What’s in Your Toolbox?
Do you have the tools you need for competition this year … and do any need sharpening?
Martinez Vazquez and No Limint Reunite for a Win at the Copa BanBajio Leon CSI4*-W
Results of the Grand Prix Qualifier determined the top qualifying riders for Sunday's Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Leon.
Fitness Fundamentals for Event Horses
Tips and essentials for optimizing your event horse’s fitness—and your own!
Enhance Your Horse’s Balance and Athleticism
Olympic gold medalist Melanie Smith Taylor shares her hourglass exercise—a gymnastic with straight and bending lines.
Riders Hope to Earn Last-Minute Points at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Leon
This week's Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Leon is the last chance for riders to qualify in the Western-Sub League before April's World Cup Final.
Darragh Kenny Wins the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Wellington Qualifier
Ireland's Darragh Kenny and Classic Dream claim the top spot in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Wellington qualifier at the Palm Beach Masters Series.
Sergio Alvarez Moya Clinches $72,900 Candy Tribble Qualifier CSI4*-W in Wellington
Sergio Alvarez Moya and Charmeur bested an eight-horse jump-off to win the Candy Tribble Qualifier CSI4*-W, securing their spot in Sunday's Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Wellington.
Emily Moffitt Wins $36,600 Suncast Welcome Stake CSI4*-W
Moffit and Tipsy du Terral clinch the opening class at Deeridge Farms as competitors gear up for Sunday's Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Wellington.
See Your Distances, PLUS Equine First-Aid Essentials
Geoff Teall shares 5 exercises to guide your horse to the ideal takeoff spot. BONUS: Create a well-stocked equine emergency first-aid kit.
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