Like contestants in a Miss America pageant they strut and parade their exceptional beauty and perfect bodies. Their glossy coats…
Have you noticed that your horse is flipping his head when you take up contact with the reins? Does he…
Headset Defined The ideal headset for the western pleasure show horse can be seen on a horse that carries its…
Neck reining to a western horse is like a steering wheel is to a car. Without it, you have no…
The ideal western horse, according to trainer Patty Meek, is one that "gives to the bridle and is supple, giving…
Riding in an arena would be a lot easier if, once the aids had been given for the required gait,…
Don’t forget your safety sense when longeing. The following guidelines will help keep you safe. Equipment: A cotton longeline, rather…
Horse show season is in full swing, and it's time for me to plan the rest of the competition year.…
As riders, most of our attention is usually focused on how well our horses go forward. In the show ring,…
If you find yourself longing to compete at national shows, here are four tips that the A-circuit riders and trainers…