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Horse Riding Disciplines

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

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

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

Stop Jumping Refusals

What happened? You were galloping down to a jump, your horse’s ears were up, and your eyes were analyzing the…

20 years ago

Cowboy Mounted Shooting

About the AuthorKim and Kari Baker are identical twins who raise Appaloosas on their Montana ranch. Do you often hanker…

20 years ago

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…

20 years ago

Riding the Flat and Running Walk

Riding the flat and running walk on a Walking Horse is like floating through air—it’s the ultimate ride,” says performance…

21 years ago

Use Dressage Techniques for Schooling Your Horse

Did you know that the word "dressage” comes from a French word that means "to train”? Every time you sit…

21 years ago