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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4617

Lesley Stevenson

21 Aug 2026
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Too much inside rein is a common cause of horses missing their lead changes behind.

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Tip/Quote of the Day # 4616

When the rider uses too much hand, the horse's hind legs have no place to go, so they cannot stride normally.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 4615

If you ride a nicely flowing forward free walk on loose reins long enough, horses very often begin to seek the contact on their own.

Tip/Quote of the Day # 4614

"A horse with amazing gaits can cover up even the most un-amazing rider." ~ Steffen Peters

Interval Training For Conditioning the Event Horse

Interval Training For Conditioning the Event Horse

In the sport of Eventing, ensuring that our horses are truly fit for our level of competition is one of the best ways to prevent unnecessary injuries.

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