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Story by Heidi Nyland, Julie Goodnight Avoid worst-case scenarios with these safety tips from respected trainer Julie Goodnight   If your horse braces against the cinch, consider tightening his cinch in increments so he doesn't flinch and tense then relax and loosen the pressure later on. Even if you haven't had a big wreck with your horse, you've imagined what...

Fitting your helmet correctly is as important as wearing one.  Fortunately, fitting your helmet can be done in three easy steps. STEP 1: FIND THE CORRECT SIZEUsing a fitting chart, narrow down which helmets to try (you can use your hat size as a guide, if you know it, or measure around your head to get a size in inches...

Congratulations Eleni Boston from Salem, Oregon – grand prize winner of our Share Your Adventure Photo Contest!Eleni Boston from Salem, Oregon: “Canadian Flags”Eleni's winning photo captures her daughter 'Geneva,' riding her horse 'Coosa,' at her school's Canadian Flag meet. Geneva placed third and subsequently received a bronze medal for her district...

The potential rule change follows similar initiatives in the U. S. and Canada. From HorseChannel. comApril 16, 2011Great Britain may follow in the footsteps of the U. S. and Canada by requiring helmets for lower-level dressage riders. British Dressage is currently seeking input from its membership on a potential rule change for...

March 29, 2011 Press ReleaseSource: Equine Chronicle Dressage Canada has put in place new safety rules regarding headgear. The Dressage Canada Board has decided that riders at Fourth Level and below will be required to wear ASTM/SEI or BSI approved headgear at all times when mounted on the show grounds. The complete rule is listed below. As of May 1st, 2011, the...

Release: March 25 2011From the USEF Communications DepartmentLexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Executive Committee approved an Extraordinary Rule Change in the Morgan Division of the USEF Rule Book on March 21, 2011, requiring exhibitors in leadline classes to wear protective headgear at all times while mounted...

Learn how to safely and correctly do an emergency dismount if needed off a horse...

Learn the danger zones around a horse on the ground and how to use horse behavior to work around them safely...

How to execute the pulley rein on a horse to stop in an emergency...

From Equisearch. comLearn how to avoid seven problematic situations on trail rides--and how to get out of them as safely as possible if they do catch you by surprise. Proper planning can make all the difference when it comes to enjoying a trail ride. Without it, you can wind up in predicaments ranging from inconveniences to...

After facing my fear, I wanted to share 10 valuable things I learned: "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. " - Marie Curie. How not to bridle a horse. Watch here.  Horses have blind spots, learn where they are and don't stand in them. The irony of ho...

On June 22, 2010, Troxel donated $10,000-worth of equestrian helmets to help make it easier for disabled children to experience the thrill of riding horses. As part of the 'Lend a Hand' program on NBC's Today Show, where Al Roker embarks on a cross-country charity trip, Troxel made the donation to Eagle Mount Theraputic Riding Program in Bozeman, Montana. Eagle...