Do Riding Crops Hurt Horses?
Some countries and states have imposed striking limits (even banned crops) to protect horses. In an often-quoted example, a jockey in the Kentucky Derby has
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Can You Switch a Horse From English to Western?
Both aspiring riders and experienced riders often discourse on switching their horse from English to Western-style riding. Some people want to know what the difference
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Worst Horse Breeds For Beginners
I have just had the pleasure of helping two of my students buy their first horses. I think they thought me to be a narrow-minded
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Side Reins Vs. Draw Reins
Riders dealing with a resistant horse may be wondering if the answer to getting their horses working softly over their backs lies in the use
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Can Paint Horses Do Dressage
The American Paint horse was initially bred as a colorful, wonderfully robust stock horse. These horses are exceptional at ranch work, but can they transform
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Which Stirrups are Best for Dressage?
Dressage is the basis for all other disciplines. It creates harmony and understanding between both horse and rider, developing the bond between the two. Dressage
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Are Paint Horses Good For Beginners?
Perhaps, you watched the movie “Hidalgo” or have fallen in love with a friend’s Paint Horse, and now you’re wondering if a Paint Horse would
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