Category: Equestrian Sports

Most jockeys use a whip to encourage their horse to run faster, but how many times is a jockey allowed to legally whip his horse during a race?  In his article, we look at legal whip use amongst...

Equestrian-related lingo is often an incomprehensible dialog of half-understood terms. While recognized equestrian federations (e.g., USDEF and FEI) have defined the relevant equestrian terms...

So, you have now decided that you want to do showjumping, a discipline known for its jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring jumps in the high levels. Showjumping is a lovely discipline, where horse and rider...

The American Paint horse was initially bred as a colorful, wonderfully robust stock horse. These horses are exceptional at ranch work, but can they transform themselves into dancing ballerinas and...

Dressage is the basis for all other disciplines. It creates harmony and understanding between both horse and rider, developing the bond between the two. Dressage is described by many as a dance with...

Dressage is considered the ballet of English riding. At the highest level of competition, riders wear fancy coats with tails and, until recently, top hats. The horses are as shiny as a waxed wooden...