Basic Training by David O'Connor | Episode Thirteen: Riding through water
Keep your horse’s point of view in mind
Riding
Everything you need to know to enjoy riding your horse. No matter what your style: English riding, Western riding, trail riding, showing, dressage or jumping, you’ll find useful information here on how to train and riding your horse.
Basic Training with David O'Connor
Basic Training by David O'Connor | Episode Fifteen: Rider responsibilities
Choosing your direction and speed
Basic Training by David O'Connor | Episode Twelve: Leading though water
Training a horse to go through water takes preparation and patience
Basic Training with David O'Connor | Episode Ten: Mounting
Teach your horse to stand still at a mounting block
Basic Training by David O'Connor | Episode Eleven: Spooking
Go by a scary object rather than toward it
Tack and Apparel
Choose the right apparel for winter riding
In freezing-cold weather, you'll need to bundle up when you go out to the barn. Here are some things to consider when selecting your winter wardrobe.
Winter Essentials: Choosing a blanket with your horse’s comfort in mind
How to narrow down your horse blanket options by function and purpose.
Quick tack safety check
Inspect four areas to make sure your bridle and saddle are in good shape.
A surprising clue to saddle fit
Sweat patterns can indicate poor saddle fit long before rubs or soreness occurs.
Create a Trail Riding Survival Kit
Whether you're riding familiar trails or exploring new territory, a trail survival kit can help you handle emergencies. By Christine Barakat for EQUUS magazine.
Coping With Muddy Trails
Here's how to safely ride through sloppy footing.
4 things to watch on your first spring trail outings
When you first take to the trails this season, be careful to avoid inadvertently overworking or overheating your horse.
Be sure to cool down carefully after a winter ride
Cooling your horse properly after exercise will help prevent him from catching a chill.
What your horse's hair whirls and whorls may mean
Research shows that the direction of a horse's "cowlicks" provides clues to how he will behave when he spooks.
