Leah Broady and her horse were having a wonderful riding lesson, with everything going smoothly. Both were in sync, tackling the course with grace and precision. However, things took a sudden turn ...

By Nancy L. Claus Picture-perfect farms with horses grazing lazily among verdant pastures reflect the county’s long love affair with all things equine: pony parties, dressage lessons, leisurely trail ...

The rider’s ability can help, Van Jacobs said. If a rider chooses, say, a bad takeoff point for a jump, so that the horse stutter-steps over it (called chipping), for example, even the most ...