Along every riding trail you are guaranteed to encounter a variety of obstacles, from streams that must be crossed and…
Horsemanship is considered by many exhibitors to be among the most difficult of the western pattern classes. It requires soft,…
The recreational trail rider’s most valuable treasure, next to a good horse, are the public riding trails. One of the…
The better you care for your saddle, the longer it will last. This is a simple fact of horse life.…
The three primary gaits--walk, jog and lope--are common denominators shared by all the western showing disciplines. Of the three gaits,…
Have you ever wondered why all western riders use spurs when all western disciplines are not the same? Spurs are…
Cold weather poses unique challenges when it comes to keeping horses clean—challenges we don’t face during warm weather. Lower temperatures…
Even the most experienced trail horses will resist some types of water crossings because their instincts tell them it is…
Does your horse act as if he’ll go down like the Titanic if he has to cross a water puddle?…
When it comes to packing for a camping trip, there are definitely some essentials you need to bring. Here is…