Horse Riding Disciplines
Getting Your Barrel Horse Through the In Gate
Go to any barrel racing or pole bending competition, and you’re bound to see at least a few horses spinning…
Reduced Speed Ahead
What’s wrong with this scenario? Why aren’t the horse and rider on the same wavelength? There are several possible reasons.…
Barrel Racing Essentials
Whether your young horse has come of age, or your more mature mount is ready for a change of careers,…
Riding the Run
Aside from the thrill of speed, what draws many riders to barrel racing is the fact that it’s a purely…
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,…
Better Pole Bending
Aside from barrel racing, pole bending is the most popular speed event in America. Throughout show season, at local competitions,…
Fixing Falling In
Circle too small, horse falling off the rail, rider cutting corner, horse weaving down the centerline ... Do these judge’s…
Stop Jumping Refusals
What happened? You were galloping down to a jump, your horse’s ears were up, and your eyes were analyzing the…
Cowboy Mounted Shooting
About the AuthorKim and Kari Baker are identical twins who raise Appaloosas on their Montana ranch. Do you often hanker…
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9 Tips for Better Jumping with Your Horse
Here are some basic philosophies to keep in mind when jumping: Build confidence from the start. Never test a young…