When working our horses to develop stamina or strength, we mostly focus on work in trot and canter, but we shouldn't forget that the walk is actually a great way to develop both muscles and endurance. And while we might see it only as a warm-up and cool-down gait, we shouldn't overlook its potential benefits. Here are five ways in which working in walk can benefit your horse.

A question that often comes up is whether or not it's ok to ride the horse without a saddle. As always, the answer will be – it depends. Riding bareback can be a good opportunity for the rider to be better balanced and to learn how to better use his core muscles, but it can have negative effects on the horse.

Groundwork is an excellent tool if used properly. Here are 5 common mistakes that compromise the beneficial effects of this kind of work.

When it comes to which exercises are appropriate for a specific goal, it all depends on the manner in which they are executed.

Is there such a thing as too much muscle development? You bet! Here is why it’s important to differentiate between two major groups of muscles.

If your horse has had some time off from work in the winter, now is the time to start slowly bringing them back to work.

You've addressed the pain, you've checked saddle fit, but the horse is still acting up while being tacked up. What now? The answer lies in the nervous system.

Lunging the horse is a great way to keep them balanced and fit, but we need to follow certain guidelines if we want to make sure we are not harming them in the process.

Many horses are constantly in an alert state and have trouble relaxing. Taking the time to relax and do nothing can be very beneficial.

Here is a closer look at the ingredients of teaching good posture – communication, coordination and strength.

Teaching good movement can be a daunting task. Breaking it down into smaller goals will help us stay on the right path and train in a systematic way.

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Here are some tips on how to keep your senior horse fit and moving well in the winter months.