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Training

‘Embrace the Weird’ to Improve Your Sitting Trot

Rider biomechanics expert Stephany Fish Crossman provides helpful examples for riders looking to have a smoother ride in the saddle.

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Health

Does Your Horse Drift in One Direction? Muscle Tightness Could Be the Cause.

How to Address Your Horse's Drifting With Equine Massage Techniques

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News

US Equestrian Announces Eventing Team for Aachen World Championships

TRAINING

Training

Develop Better Body Awareness on the Ground for Improved Riding

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Training

The Rule of Thirds: How to Manage Your Horse’s Body in Motion

‘Cavalletti Queen’ Marcia Kulak’s 5 Exercises to Try

Training

A 3-Part System to Ride Better in Any Discipline

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Training

How to Fix a Chair-Seat Position in the Saddle

TEAM PRAC

Our group of top trainers representing hunters, jumpers, eventing and dressage—are here to offer you useful and impactful advice to help you improve in your particular discipline and develop a harmonious partnership with your horse.

JJ Tate

International dressage pro JJ Tate joins Team Prac to help you and your dressage horse on your journey...

Ronny Riemer

German grand prix show jumper Ronny Riemer joins Team Prac to help you up your game in the jumper ri...

Stephany Fish Crossman

Equestrian biomechanics expert and dressage rider and trainer Stephany Fish Crossman joins Team Prac...

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Health

Joint Trouble: It’s Not Just for Seniors

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Health

All Ears: How Horses Hear & Hearing-Related Issues

Health

When Summer Turns Dangerous: Protect Your Horse From Intense Heat and Fight Flies

Health

'Eyes on Your Animals': USEF Addresses Growing Screwworm Threat in Webinar

Nutrition

Build a Better Topline: How Nutrition Supports Sporthorse Muscle

HORSE OWNER TOOLS

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LIFESTYLE

Impeccable Form: 7 Hunter Horses to Watch in 2026

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Tack & Gear

Risk and Reward: The Unlikely Story Behind ThinLine’s Success

Finesse Over Fences: 7 Hunters to Watch in 2026

Featured

Against the Odds, Cathleen Driscoll Finds Her Way Back to the Ring

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Lifestyle

How Do I Solve My Moldy Tack Problem?

PODCAST

Practical Horseman Podcast: Kelsey Epperson

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Practical Horseman Podcast: Derek Braun

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Practical Horseman Podcast: Amanda Steege

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