Many books on buying the right first horse talk about the horse and how it should be right for you. But when it comes to discussions of the potential owner and how that owner should be right for a horse, those same books typically do not say much beyond having the time and money sufficient to own a horse. This article addresses the requirements of the rider.

Back to front is the simplest explanation used to describe how a horse should be ridden—from the back end, up over the back and down the front. By driving from the rear, he should come down softly into your hand as he works correctly through his back and lifting his belly.

“Baroque” is a term often used to describe several of the ancient breeds, specifically the Andalusian, Lipizzaner, Lusitano and Friesian. This article describes the baroque breeds.

You’ll hear instructors of all disciplines coach their students to “sit square,” but what does that really mean? This article describes the mental reminders you can tell yourself to help you sit correctly while riding.

Showing can be a wonderfully rewarding and inspirational experience for riders. It can also be a source of great stress and confusion. This article describes why you should have an understanding of the rules for horse show classes and how some issues may be judged