While there are times when you and your horse need to put ground behind you, a prompt pace isn’t always…
Showmanship competition reflects how a well-trained horse should behave on the ground. Every horse should be easy to handle, work…
There is a lot to learn when you’re starting out in showmanship. It takes time and practice to become familiar…
Western pleasure and showmanship classes are typically the most demanding in terms of turnout and presentation. Photo: Sharon Fibelkorn Showing…
There are countless different styles and types of bosals available, and quality will vary as much as design. The bosal…
It seems impossible that woven strips of leather and hide would have any influence in guiding a creature as powerful…
Q. I would like to know more about working my horse in a hackamore (bosal). I was wondering if you…
Q. I have started taking my 9-year-old mare to playdays and other events. She is fine when she is with my…
Q. I own a 9-year-old Quarter Horse and all we do is trail ride. He’s perfect, but sometimes he’ll lie…
Q. I have shown western pleasure on the open circuit, but thought I’d test my skills at a breed show.…