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by Bonnie J. Hilliard It’s been said that “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” So you decide you’ve had enough of the schooling shows and want to compete at the “big” shows. Yet you look around the Quarter Horse,

by Marj Piazza Planning to enter a one-day Horse Trials (dressage, cross-country and stadium jumping) for the first time is a very exciting experience. You have trained your horse well and have yourself in good physical condition. You have carefully

Get back to basics to improve your in-hand performance by Holly Adams Quick Set-ups Showmanship is a class made up of timing, precision, appearance and teamwork. A showmanship pattern can consist of any number of difficult elements including backing, spinning

by Margaret Bennet A whistle blows; a bell rings; you’re on course. Suddenly the unexpected happens, machinery backfires, a stirrup leather breaks. In equestrian competition anything can happen to create a moment of “crisis” for horse and rider. How should

Stressed Out On The Sidelines – A parent’s guide to surviving the show season by Rosemary Campbell You see them at every show standing tight-lipped and tense on the rail, eyes glued on horse and rider in the ring, or

Hints for a more successful class by Marj Piazza What exactly is equitation? Well, equitation is having your body in the proper position while making your horse perform correctly, thus presenting an overall attractive picture. Proper body position is essential

by Holly A. Buffinton First impressions can often determine how the rest of your show day will be judged. Here’s how you can wow them in the halter class early in the day, and maybe grab some points toward the

by Alan Chesler After spending 90 days and 10 horse shows in Europe last summer, it became very evident that there are many distinct differences between the North American system of horse showing and the European system. I am going

Guarding your horse’s well being during the show season. by Margaret Bennett Many aspects of showing are foreign to equine nature. Whether it’s the hunter/jumper, eventing or dressage circuit, showing often subjects horses to rigorous training schedules, frequent travel, changing

by Alexine Sevack The show season has snuck up on us once again. What will the new season bring? Like kids before Christmas, visions of championships dance like sugarplums in our heads. Unfortunately, your parents have brought you back to