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Horse Riding and Training

Barrel Racing Essentials

Whether your young horse has come of age, or your more mature mount is ready for a change of careers,…

19 years ago


Riding the Run

Aside from the thrill of speed, what draws many riders to barrel racing is the fact that it’s a purely…

19 years ago

Packing Your Horse’s Hooves

Does your horse behave as if his feet are a little "ouchy" after a long trail ride over rough terrain?…

19 years ago

Bodybuilding for the Western Horse

  A systematic training approach addresses your horse’s fitness from head to tail. Whether you run barrels or trail ride,…

20 years ago

Safe Trailering

It’s easy to get complacent when hauling horses. Months or years of incident-free trips can give any driver a false…

20 years ago

Stay Safe While Longeing

Sometimes we become so relaxed around our horses and so nonchalant about our daily routines, that we forget safety issues.…

20 years ago

Better Pole Bending

Aside from barrel racing, pole bending is the most popular speed event in America. Throughout show season, at local competitions,…

20 years ago

Fixing Falling In

Circle too small, horse falling off the rail, rider cutting corner, horse weaving down the centerline ... Do these judge’s…

20 years ago

The Vaquero Way

"The Vaquero method of training is a beautiful song,” explains Sheila Varian, “sung with the softness and beauty of the…

20 years ago

Softening a Horse’s Hard Mouth

We’ve all experienced it: a horse that won’t give to the bit, pulls back when you ask for his head…

20 years ago