Breeds, Colors, and Markings
This lesson introduces riders to the fundamentals of identifying horses by their breed, coat color, and markings. Learn how different…
Adjusting Girths & Stirrups Correctly & Safely While Mounted
Girth and stirrup adjustments are a normal part of riding—but doing them correctly from the saddle is crucial for safety…
Trailering Safety Tips
When you’re traveling with precious cargo, preparation is essential for a safe journey. Join Julie Winkel as she shares expert…
Ring Basics: Buffer Zone for Bipeds
If you’ve spent any time on the ground interacting with a horse, you come to respect the gross tonnage rule.…
Tack Basics: Performance & Protective Boots
Protecting your equine athlete‘s legs from a jump rail or hazards on the trail is vital for performance and longevity.…
Ring Basics: Horse and Hound
Whether you are at the barn or the show, dogs and horses come with the territory. They go together like…
Ring Basics: Treat Me Right
Allocating horse treats can be a powerful training tool, particularly for more food-motivated horses. Offering a horse a cookie in…
Barn Basics: The Ins and Outs of Stall Safety
It would seem to be the very most basic aspect of horsemanship – retrieving and returning your mount to the…
Ring Basics: Allowing For Auditors
As spectators, we want to have a front-row seat ringside during any horse event, but viewers who get too close…
Barn Basics: Mucking Like A Pro
Meet Maplewood’s barn manager, Antonio, as he demonstrates the most thorough, efficient, and economical way to muck out a stall.…
Barn Basics: Feeding the Habit
USHJA’s Emerging Athletes Program stable manager clinician and member of the EAP Committee, Nanci Snyder, shares with us her philosophy…
A Gymnastic For All Jumping Disciplines
Join Hope and Ned Glynn as they share one of their favorite gymnastics, one that enhances the performance of hunters,…