When schooling, the majority of western riders focus their attention on establishing consistently slow and steady gaits, which are essential…
One of the things that draws us to horses is their beauty. In halter classes, this attribute is center stage.…
A half-halt isn't: pulling the reins. To start out, riding instructors often teach beginners very simplistic aids to take the…
A riding vacation can supply memories for a lifetime. To ensure those memories leave you with smiles instead of regrets,…
Like contestants in a Miss America pageant they strut and parade their exceptional beauty and perfect bodies. Their glossy coats…
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…
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.…