Abigail Boatwright
Western Training: Developing a Soft Feel in Your Horse
A “soft feel” can mean many things to a horse person. From the rider’s ability to communicate with the horse…
Get the Right Western Saddle Fit
Riding your horse in a saddle that doesn’t fit you is at best uncomfortable and at worst dangerous for both…
Western Lesson: Slide Your Horse into Sidepass
The sidepass is a maneuver that shows up in most trail courses and some horsemanship patterns. Knowing how to move…
Take the Reins: The Ins and Outs of 4 Common Types of Western Reins
Reins are the key to communicating with your horse from the saddle. Used to cue and control direction and speed,…
Tackle the Trail Course
If the idea of guiding your horse through a series of obstacles sounds fun, you’ll probably enjoy trying a trail…
“It’s Never Just a Horse” Exhibit
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is a must-see destination in Fort Worth, Texas. Since its opening in…
How to Wake Up a Lazy Horse
Slow and steady wins the race, right? However, a lackadaisical horse isn’t always a good thing. When you feel like…
Address Your Horse’s Head Tossing Habit
Few things are more annoying than a horse that tosses his head under saddle. It’s hard to focus or get…
How to Stop Your Horse from Bucking
Any horse can buck—that’s just how they’re wired. Whether you’re logging a young horse’s very first trip under saddle or…
Glossary of Reining Moves
Reining combines speed, control and exciting maneuvers that will make your heart pound. Each of the moves in a reining…