Questions

Question # 301: Do you have any advice, suggestions for us older riders that suffer from chronic back & hip issues? I feel I am well past my peak as a competitive rider and as I age I lose more and more "ability." Help. Please. (Nancy)

Photos

Photo # 74: This is Elizabeth!

Educational Discussions

Video Discussion # 97: This is a great (and funny!) video showing everything you need to know about the movements turn on the forehand and turn on the haunches, along with some of leg yield and half pass.

Blog

Guest Blog post # 83: "Tack: Fashion or Function (Part 1)" by Bill Kraatz

Tack: Fashion or Function (Part 1) I just read a Facebook post today, from a very dear friend. She was given a trunk full of equipment including tie-downs, draw reins and an assortment of other “training aids.” Her dilemma was to toss it, because she trains by classical, time

Questions

Question # 300: Do leads matter when riding XC? (Ellen)

Blog

Guest Blog post # 82: "Horses as Mirrors" by Deanna Selioutski

After being abroad for two months, nothing felt better to me than climbing into the saddle and working Lucy. One of the many things I love about her is that you can leave her on stall rest for a week or not ride her for two months and she will

Educational Discussions

Discussion # 150: Let's discuss this William Steinkraus quote!

Blog

Guest Blog post # 81: "Classical vs Competitive" by Bill Kraatz

Classical vs Competitive A social media post came thru my newsfeed today, wherein the poster complained about the recent riding at the Falsterborg (SWE) show. She used the words “rough” and “abusive” and feels that type of riding is prevalent in today’s FEI CDI rings. Should the FEI, therefore,

Questions

Question # 299: My OTTB was recently diagnosed with some major back pain associated with saddle fit (I guess two different saddle fitters looking at it 4 different times wasn't enough!)....

Blog

Guest Blog post # 80: "The Professional Edge: Classically driven or Client driven?" by Bill Kraatz

The Professional Edge: Classically driven or Client driven? Professional trainers and instructors are faced with a continuing dilemma. Is teaching accomplished along classical methods that have been proven over time OR does the Pro acquiesce to the client and do what they say (the goal in most cases of getting

Educational Discussions

Discussion # 149: How would you ride this complex?

Questions

Question # 298: Your tip of the day about the walk made me think about this question.... I have a nice warmblood mare that I have started and I am only doing exercises in the walk for the first year on her back to give her time to grow...