When learning how to bridle a horse and properly fit a noseband we are taught how to recognize the proper noseband pressure. The noseband should be buckled at a point that allows two fingers’ width between it and the front of the horse’s face. This allows the horse to open her mouth slightly and…
Barrel racing is a popular event in which a horse and rider attempt to complete a clover leaf pattern around three carefully positioned barrels in the fastest time. Recently, the National Barrel Horse Association Youth World Championships took place in Perry, Georgia. Participants numbered over 1,000 in the teen division (13 and over) and approximately…
The Chincoteauge Wild Pony Auction is usually held on the last Thursday of July, the day after the pony swim. This is the day when some of Assateague Island’s wild ponies are auctioned off by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. During the auction, yearlings and younger ponies are sold. Anyone can participate in the pony…
Riders, horses and crews from 28 nations were tested in hot and humid conditions in the foothills of the French Pyrenees at this year’s FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders and Juniors. Eighty-six riders and their horses started the race on a Saturday morning in July at the time indicated on the clock at…
Have you ever wanted to go on an overnight camping trip on horseback? A recent poll was taken to find out how many people take their horses on a summer camping trip. The poll question was: Do you include your horses in your summer camping plans? Here are the results: 1. What is the name…