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Horse Riding and Training

Just Breathe

Two and a half minutes doesn’t sound like a long time, but it sure can feel like it. Two and…

17 years ago


Trail Runaway

Q. My horse, Duke, is generally well behaved, but some days all he wants to do is run when we…

17 years ago

The Lazy Jumper

Q. My seasoned jumper is a “been there, done that” kind of horse. But lately he’s been dropping rails, almost…

17 years ago

Ask the Expert: Shifting Weight in Barrel Racing

Photo: micadew on flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0 Q. How should I shift my weight while going toward, around and then away…

17 years ago

How to Band a Western Horse’s Mane

Here are some simple steps for mane banding from expert groomer Casey Warren. But before you begin, check competition rules…

17 years ago

How to Attach a Temporary Tail Extension

Print this page If you show and are looking for a way to make your horse’s wimpy tail stand out…

17 years ago

What is a Reining Bit?

Q. I see bits in catalogs called “reining bits.” Is that what I should ride my reining horse in? A.…

17 years ago

Secure your Slipping Leg

Q. My horse often gallops off after a jump. Sometimes he even humps his back and pitches. My trainer said…

17 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