Alfred University

Summer at Alfred invites young equestrians to explore Hunt Seat, Western disciplines

Aspiring equestrians have an opportunity explore their potential in the Hunt Seat and Western disciplines during a pair of ...
Horse and Hound

Try something new – Western riding

Western riding is about much more than just using a different saddle, and it’s a discipline in its own right. Historically, it’s a softer form of dressage. The horse, once extinct in America, was ...
Alfred University

Varsity Western Equestrian Clinic

Are you ready to take your Western riding to the next level and prepare for collegiate IHSA competition? Join us for a hands-on, intensive Western riding program with Coach Adam D’Agostino, where ...
The Blood-Horse

Western Riders Combat Stigma of Riding Thoroughbreds

"Thoroughbreds are too high-strung." "Thoroughbreds have horrible habits from being in so many places." "Thoroughbreds are too big and can't make tight turns." Those quotes are just a sample that ...
Newsday

Long Island’s equestrian centers, riding schools and stables

Long Island has a rich tradition of horseback riding, going all the way back to Colonial times. Many stables offer riding lessons and there are plenty of bridle paths to explore — through woodlands, ...
Post and Courier

Riding High: The appeal of equestrian properties in the Lowcountry

Mark Catesby, the celebrated 18th century English artist and naturalist, chose Charleston as his home base to explore the plants and animals of the Southeast. While he’s famous for his ...