On this week’s episode, CCI5* event rider and ICP Level IV Certified Instructor Ashley Johnson helps a young rider moving up to Preliminary Level with the skills necessary to have a successful show jumping round in competition. The emphasis is on exercises to control the bigger stride needed and the more electric atmosphere of the show. 

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The Event at Rebecca Farm, held every July in Kalispell, Montana, is arguably held at one of the most scenic places in the United States if not the world. It’s extremely inviting with divisions ranging from Beginner Novice through CCI4* long. But what makes this event a must-attend for so many people around the country? Practical Horseman asked four individuals that question.

Perhaps the person who summed it up best is the first response here. It comes from Jennifer Saville, winner of the CCI3*L.

Next we hear from local Kalispell resident Jen Moody, who competed in the Open Novice and CCI3*S, followed Andrew McConnon, winner of the CCI4*S and James Alliston, winner of the CCI4*L.

Thanks to Consequin® for sponsoring Practical Horseman’s coverage of The Event at Rebecca Farms.

On this week’s episode, hunter trainer Louise Serio coaches riders through a hunter course with a bending line in part two of this two part series. With nervous horses, sometimes repetition helps the horse relax, but it is important that the rider stay relaxed as well. She also stresses the importance of knowing your horse and his stride and how that will affect riding the lines.

This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition, is with is with top West Coast hunter competitor and trainer, Jenny Karazissis. 

On this week’s episode, sponsored by Spalding Labs, hunter trainer Louise Serio coaches riders through a typical hunter course in part one of this two part series. With a spooky horse, she advises the rider to support the horse but not override the horse. The rider also needs to be confident, positive and accurate so the horses also feel confident. She then talks about what happened on course and ways to improve the rounds.

This week's episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Sentinel, is with respected hunter and equitation judge, Geoff Teall, who shares his thoughts on what makes a winning round.

On this week's episode of the PHOD Pod, international five-star eventer Sharon White trains a rider through an early spring session with exercises designed to make her horse more rideable and adjustable.

This week's episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition, is with one of the top trainers in the United States and the owner and founder of Stonehenge Stables, Max Amaya. 

On this week’s episode of the PHOD Pod, seven-time Olympian Phillip Dutton guides several horse and rider pairs through their first spring outing on cross country. With an emphasis on calm rides while keeping the horse responsive to the leg, his instruction works for all levels of riders.

This week’s episode of the Practical Horseman Podcast, sponsored by Spalding Labs, is with Olympic eventer and World Championship team silver medalist Will Coleman.