Practical Horseman Extra

Peter Leone teaches you how to jump in-and-outs confidently. Plus, pro groom Max Corcoran shows you how to blanket a trace-clipped horse.

An inside look at the inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. Plus, Phillip Dutton explains how to master a drop fence.

Eventer Emily Beshear shares how to adapt your training for different horses.

Learn about different types of canters and assess your horse’s physical state.

Identify goals to make the most of your cross-country schooling. Plus, special considerations for the senior performance horse.

Learn six exercises that will help you improve your performance by developing your base of support.

Judge and hunter rider Tom Brennan helps you wow the judge. Plus, eight tips to a beautifully groomed horse.

Two USEF judges share insights to help you and your horse shine when you step into the show ring.

Olympic eventer Phillip Dutton works with clinic riders to create good training habits, PLUS, a top vet shares three steps to stronger stifles.

Hunter rider Sandy Ferrell shares tips to fix your position to ride more effectively, plus veterinarians' advice to find the best diet for your horse.

Learn these skills at home to help achieve a winning performance in the under-saddle class, plus tips to compile a record book for your horse’s health

Use natural horsemanship groundwork techniques to develop a stronger bond with your horse, plus updated designs and fabrics for show coats.

Learn how to lengthen your horse’s trot stride, plus all about the importance of amino acids.

An eventer’s guide to clear show-jumping rounds, plus banish imbalances in your horse’s mouth

4 Exercises to keep your older horse fit, plus advice to treat underslung heels.

Improve your horse’s hunter form, plus 10 strategies to promote hoof health.

Jim Wofford offers tips on learning to safely gallop your horse. Plus, read about the serious health risks ticks pose for horses.

Eventer Sharon White shares how being a leader for your horse will improve your confidence. Also, a top vet shares the pros and cons of riding on firm footing.

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.

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

A jumping exercise for tuning up your position and track-riding skills. BONUS: Learn about hay choices to make sure your horse is getting the nutrition he needs.

This Olympic dressage rider explains how to build trust for your horse’s mind and balance for his body. BONUS: Understand the most common issues facing senior equines.

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.

Geoff Teall shares 5 exercises to guide your horse to the ideal takeoff spot. BONUS: Create a well-stocked equine emergency first-aid kit.