Western Events
The American Performance Horseman Announces Dickies Arena as the New Venue for 2025 Competition
Fort Worth, Texas — Teton Ridge, the premier western sports, entertainment and lifestyle brand, announced top-ranked professionals in the western…
The Quarter Horse’s Ranch Roots
The western performance horse industry is growing like wildfire, with new followers not only zeroing in on their favorite rodeo,…
Teach Your Horse to Cross a Ditch
Crossing ditches is a must when you’re working around a ranch; the move can also be part of ranch riding…
Master Your Reining Spins
The spin is the maneuver specific to reining. The stylized movement shows your horse’s willingness to move on cue with…
Cattle Work 101
Whether you’re new to cattle work or want to improve your cattle-driving skills, you’ll need to learn how to influence…
Antsy Horse? Here’s How to Avoid Anticipation in Pattern Classes
Whether it’s showmanship, horsemanship, trail, western riding or ranch classes, pattern competition helps show a judge the skills you and…
The Difference in Reining and Cow Horse Stops
A fast-stopping horse sliding into a cloud of dust is an icon for western riding. Horses in reining classes stop…
Perfect Your Reining and Working Cow Horse Turns
To compete in reining or working cow horse competitions, your horse will need to turn quickly in response to your…
Using Horsemanship Skills in Barrel Racing
Barrel racing isn’t only about going fast. To round the three barrels in a barrel racing pattern with precision as…
Perfect Your Western Lead Change
In reining or working cow horse competitions, you’ll need to show that your horse can change leads on command while…