Horse Competitive Advice

Showing A-Circuit Hunters
Four tips to get you on your way to the blue ribbon.

Jumping Cross-Country Obstacles
These three cross-country obstacles aren’t so scary with advice from an Advanced-level eventer.

Don't Cut Corners
Learning to ride corners correctly may not be at the top of every rider's to-do list, but using them properly can pay off in and out of the showring.

Fixing Falling In
Are you holding your horse up to keep him from falling in? Here’s how to re-establish a balanced ride.

What a Half Halt Is (and Isn't)
This essential riding aid can be elusive to learn. Understand first what a half-halt is not in order to master it.

Gallop and Hand Gallop
Ride the hand gallop and gallop in good form.

Perfect Your Haunches-In
Attention to your position, your horse's position and correcting common mistakes can make a difference.

Perfecting the Posting Trot
Fine-tune your position at the rising trot, and fix six major flaws for both hunt-seat and dressage riders.

Jumping Tips
Common rules the beginning jumper should know.

Reduced Speed Ahead
A respected dressage judge who has trained many riders through Grand Prix gives tips on slowing down a horse that rushes.