Horse Riding & Equestrian Sports

Whether you're riding for recreation or you're competing with your horse, we'll be your resource for everything related to equine sports, including safety tips, training and more.
Girl riding pony
The Top Ten Beginner Horse Riding Mistakes
Girl and woman sitting bareback on horse in a forest.
How to Ride a Horse Without a Saddle
Olympics Day 3 - Equestrian
Learn Which Three Sports are Contested By Olympic Equestrians
Anky Van Grunsven of Netherlands riding Salinero competes in the Team Dressage Grand Prix Special on Day 11 of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Learn the Basic Rules of the Equestrian Olympic Competitions
Horse-riding through bluebell wood, Brecon Beacons National Park, Powys, Wales, UK, model released
Learn How to Get On a Horse to Go Horseback Riding
Ranchers leading horses in pasture
How to Tell If It Is Still OK to Ride Your Senior Horse
Young man standing between two riders and their horses in a training stable
Controlling a Strong Horse
Side view of girl wearing riding hat galloping on horseback
How to Ride a Horse Safely
Rising in the stirrups while posting
Learn to Post the Trot for a More Comfortable Horseback Ride
Woman riding a horse on a track
Learn How to Sit the Trot Like a Pro
A western lone rider.
English or Western: Which Is the Best Riding Style for You?
Two girls riding a horse
10 Common Mistakes First-Time Horse Riders Make
Man struggling to control horse
The Top 10 Beginner Horse Riding Mistakes
A Horse In A Stable Looking Out Of The Window
Understand the Phrases You'll Hear During a Riding Lesson
Rider and horse on a trail in autumn
No, the Horse Doesn't Do All the Work in Horseback Riding
horse up close
The Most Common Horseback Riding Problems Explained
a man holding horse reins in the western style
How to Hold the Reins Correctly When Horseback Riding
Horsewoman riding an Icelandic horse in the snow, Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe
Are You Too Big for Your Horse?
Young woman on horse crossing obstacle on course
How to Get Started Learning to Jump Your Horse
Closeup of horseback riders' boots in stirrups
Choosing Riding Boots: What to Wear, and What to Avoid
Cheerful young woman riding horse
How to Use and Not Use a Riding Whip or Crop on Your Horse
Extended trot dressage
How to Get Started Riding Dressage With Your Horse
Horseback riders talking in a forest
Have Fun Over the Long Haul with Long Distance Endurance Riding
Girl in English riding clothes, riding a horse as it jumps an obstacle
What to Wear to Your First English Horse Show
rider falling from horse
How to Safely Fall Off Your Horse
Learn to canter
Learn to Canter or Lope When You Ride Your Horse
Side view of girl and mature woman wearing riding hats galloping on horseback
Essential Safety Tips for Horseback Riders While Riding
Woman riding horse with bitless bridle
What You Need to Know About Riding Your Horse Without a Bit
Girl riding a chestnut horse, side view
Learn How to Keep Your Heels Down When Horseback Riding
Rear view of female jockey horseback riding.
Sitting (Correctly) in a Saddle Isn't as Easy As You Think - Here's How
Close-up of a dressage horse's head
Why Would You Use a Curb Bit on Your Horse?
Two riders on horseback in a field
How You Should Ride a Horse at the Walk
blurred picture of a western rider galloping
Learn About Keyhole Races on Horseback
Horseback riders
7 Types of Safety Gear You Can Wear for Safer Horse Riding
girl schooling her horse
Learn Why Schooling a Horse Is Popular for Competitions
Young girl rider in rodeo barrel race
Barrel Racing Basics and Tips for Success
Horse and rider on a wooded trail in fall
Learn How to Ride Your Horse Two-Point or Half Seat
Person providing first-aid to a horse
10 Essential Items You Will Need for a Horse First Aid Kit
Female horseback riding with instructor in indoor paddock
Whoa, Halt or Stop While Riding Horseback
Pole Bending
Learn the Basics of Pole Bending With Your Horse
High Level Cross Country
Cross-Country Jumping With Your Horse
Man dismounting from horse.
Learn the Right Way to Dismount After Riding a Horse
A Beautiful Gold And White Spotted Palomino Quarter Horse
The 8 Essential Manners Every Horse Should Have
Girls riding white horses along snowy lane.
11 Tips for Riding Horses in Winter
Young woman competes at horse show
What Clothes and Tack Do You Need for Your First Western Horse Show?
Rear View Of People Riding Horses On Pathway Against Mountain
Avoid These 7 Mistakes When You Tack Up Your Horse to Ride
five horses, with riders carrying colorful flags
Learn About the Exciting Team Sport of Equestrian Drill Riding
Stadium Horse Jumping Competitions
What You Need to Know About Stadium Jumping
Horse and rider silhouetted against moonlight.
Safety Tips for Trail Riding at Night
Cowgirl riding horse
How to Prevent Your Horse From Pulling the Reins Through Your Hands
Teenage girl riding horse
Learn How to Recognize the Correct Diagonal at the Trot
Sport of Combined Driving
An Introduction to the Sport of Combined Driving