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
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.
A Buyer's Guide To Trail Saddles
Whether you prefer English, Western, Australian or endurance styles, you’ll find an array of saddles engineered to keep you and your horse comfortable over miles on the trails.
The Horse-Riding Athlete | Be Equestrian Fit
Learn how your training (physical and mental) affects performance in your equestrian sport.
Strong for Your Horse Life | Be Equestrian Fit
Learn how strength and being fit improves your horse life in and out of the saddle.