Big bows and tiny braids. A line of plump, multi-hued ponies, dappled coats sparkling like a basket full of equine Easter eggs. They move well. They jump with style. They’re infinitely tolerant of their small, human charges. Spend any time...

What do you think of when you hear the word 'equitation'? Maybe you think about the "perfect" position, or maybe you picture a flawless round that includes roll-backs and trot fences while maintaining a beautiful steady pace. Whatever the thought of equitation...

In the United States, we have a very strong emphasis on rider position. There’s an entire discipline dedicated to it, in fact. That’s great, in theory, but the problem arises when function becomes secondary to the way it looks. Function...