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Practical Horseman Podcast: Rodrigo Pessoa

Olympic show jumper Rodrigo Pessoa talks about his training philosophy, what makes a good horseperson, his thoughts on how jumping has changed over the years, and more.

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Jumpers

Why Stiffness Wrecks Your Ride: 4 Exercises to Loosen Up

CHARLOTTE DUJARDIN (GBR)MOUNT ST JOHN FREESTYLE

Training

Equestrian Sport Is Under Scrutiny. Can Science Save It?

Eventing

What I Learned at Summer Camp With Boyd and Silva Martin

TRAINING

Training

How to Safely and Confidently Master the Gallop

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Jennifer Bauersachs Flying Changes Opener

Hunters

Take the Stress Out of Flying Lead Changes

A Basic Grid for All Seasons

Hunters

Take Your Time: 8 Tips for Starting Young Horses Over Fences

Jumpers

Why Leg Before Rein is Crucial

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

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

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Smoke Haze from Black Summer Bushfires near Merimbula 2019

Health

How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Horse

Hands of female holding horse feed in front of brown horse at stables

Nutrition

Does Your Horse Need a Weight-Gain Supplement?

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

Health

Joint Trouble: It’s Not Just for Seniors

HORSE OWNER TOOLS

Horse Show Calculator

Estimate your expenses to determine how much you’re spending each time you show.

Mare Gestation Calculator

Calculate your mare's approximate due date window with our gestation calculator.

Rural horses graze on the collective farm field in the summer

Adult Horse Weight Calculator

Use body measurements to determine your horse's approximate weight.

Feed Cost Calculator

Determine how much your horse’s feed, hay and supplements cost with our feed calculator.

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

Brown and black saddles hang on the stall. Horse ammunition

Lifestyle

How Do I Solve My Moldy Tack Problem?

PODCAST

Practical Horseman Podcast: Crystal Young

2 weeks ago

Practical Horseman Podcast: Kelsey Epperson

2 months ago

Practical Horseman Podcast: Tommy Greengard

3 months ago

Practical Horseman Podcast: Derek Braun

3 months ago

Help us help you and your fellow equestrians! To assist you in finding the right competition for you and your horse depending on your discipline, level, location and the type of show environment you’re looking for, Practical Horseman is excited to introduce our new Horse Show Reviews website.

We’re inviting you to review shows of all levels and disciplines around the country that you’ve recently participated in as a competitor, trainer, groom, horse owner, volunteer or spectator. We’ll ask you to rate the competition’s overall quality, safety and welfare, facility and stabling, footing, atmosphere and location.