Shoshana Rudski

Jun 25, 2024 | horseillustrated.com | Shoshana Rudski

Ashley Anderson, 34, began riding at age 5. She begged her parents to sign her up for riding lessons, and after an incessant amount of nagging, they gave in. “I think they hoped it would just be a phase that I would grow out of,” Anderson says. But as these things so often go, horses soon became a big part of her lifestyle. After years of riding hunter ponies, she moved to horses, which led her to the jumper ring. Then she found the sport of eventing, and she was officially hooked.

Jun 25, 2024 | l8r.it | Shoshana Rudski

Ashley Anderson, 34, began riding at age 5. She begged her parents to sign her up for riding lessons, and after an incessant amount of nagging, they gave in. “I think they hoped it would just be a phase that I would grow out of,” Anderson says. But as these things so often go, horses soon became a big part of her lifestyle. After years of riding hunter ponies, she moved to horses, which led her to the jumper ring. Then she found the sport of eventing, and she was officially hooked.

Apr 25, 2024 | horseillustrated.com | Shoshana Rudski

Dressage is halfway complete at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day event CCI5*-L. Currently in first is Yasmin Ingham of Great Britain and 2011 Selle Français gelding Banzai Du Loir set the bar high with a 26.1, securing her a 5-point lead. “His test overall had some really nice highlights overall. We’ve been working on getting more expression in the trot… he has so much presence,” Ingham said. She added, “His first centerline could have been a little straighter, I think.

Apr 17, 2024 | horseillustrated.com | Shoshana Rudski

Depending on the availability of indoor arenas, lights, and safe footing where you live, riding throughout the winter can be a challenge. But peak show and trail riding months are arriving quickly, so it’s time to put a plan in motion and get prepared for the season ahead. Without a proper base of fitness, both you and your horse will be more prone to injuries that will keep you from those plans you’ve made.

Mar 27, 2024 | l8r.it | Shoshana Rudski |Heidi Melocco |Abigail Boatwright

Whether you have competitive goals of jumping courses in the show ring or just enjoy playing over a few fences at home, you always want to help your horse jump his best. However, it isn’t good for him to jump every day. What can you do between jump days? This is the perfect time to hone your skills and work on creating an adjustable canter for jumping. Try these canter exercises to improve adjustability.