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Dale Rudin

Slow Ride

While there are times when you and your horse need to put ground behind you, a prompt pace isn’t always…

12 years ago


Show Your Stuff: A Guide to Showmanship

Showmanship competition reflects how a well-trained horse should behave on the ground. Every horse should be easy to handle, work…

13 years ago

Ten Tips for Showmanship Success

There is a lot to learn when you’re starting out in showmanship. It takes time and practice to become familiar…

13 years ago

Western Show Grooming

Western pleasure and showmanship classes are typically the most demanding in terms of turnout and presentation. Photo: Sharon Fibelkorn Showing…

13 years ago

Hackamore Style Notes

There are countless different styles and types of bosals available, and quality will vary as much as design. The bosal…

16 years ago

Hands-on Hackamore Training

It seems impossible that woven strips of leather and hide would have any influence in guiding a creature as powerful…

16 years ago

Working in the Bosal

Q. I would like to know more about working my horse in a hackamore (bosal). I was wondering if you…

17 years ago

Ending Codependence

Q. I have started taking my 9-year-old mare to playdays and other events. She is fine when she is with my…

17 years ago

Trail Tune-up

Q. I own a 9-year-old Quarter Horse and all we do is trail ride. He’s perfect, but sometimes he’ll lie…

17 years ago

Western Pleasure at Breed Shows

Q. I have shown western pleasure on the open circuit, but thought I’d test my skills at a breed show.…

17 years ago