A Gymnastic For All Jumping Disciplines
Join Hope and Ned Glynn as they share one of their favorite gymnastics, one that enhances the performance of hunters, jumpers as well as equitation...
Forward Riding Series Part 12 – The Beginning Rider’s Second Canter
Part 12 of Susan Deal’s “Forward Riding Series – Exercises for a Rider’s First Year” In this topic Susan Deal discusses the second step of...
Types of Ponies to Use When Teaching a Young Rider
Introduction to Susan Deal’s “Forward Riding Series – Exercises for a Rider’s First Year” Susan Deal, USHJA certified trainer and National Judge, utilizes a classical...
Colt’s First Ride
The job – give a young colt his first experience under saddle that instills him with confidence, alleviates his anxiety while fostering in him faith...
Demystifying the Inside Leg to Outside Rein
These days you hear the phrase “inside leg to outside rein” tossed around in schooling rings and during lessons with surprising regularly, but what does...
The Cardinal Gymnastic
This exercise was originally designed for a little Thoroughbred horse, The Cardinal, that Bernie had great success with in the 70’s. This horse needed confidence...
Exercises to Develop a Better Eye: Part 1-A
Bernie demonstrates exercises you can incorporate into your flatwork everyday that will work your eye without overworking your horse! View the next two parts in...
Advanced Equitation – Changing the bend in the counter canter
A common ride-off test in advanced equitation classes involves turning to a jump on the counter lead. This becomes a problem if your horse is...
How To Put Two Reins On A Bit
Putting two reins on a bit for the first time can be confusing. Join Cori Christmann as she goes over proper placement of a snaffle...









