Horse Shows and Competitions
Aside from the thrill of speed, what draws many riders to barrel racing is the fact that it’s a purely…
It’s easy to get complacent when hauling horses. Months or years of incident-free trips can give any driver a false…
Circle too small, horse falling off the rail, rider cutting corner, horse weaving down the centerline ... Do these judge’s…
We’ve all experienced it: a horse that won’t give to the bit, pulls back when you ask for his head…
Here are some basic philosophies to keep in mind when jumping: Build confidence from the start. Never test a young…
Riding the flat and running walk on a Walking Horse is like floating through air—it’s the ultimate ride,” says performance…
Practice makes perfect, right? Yes, but if your speed event practice consists of running a pattern over and over again,…
One of the things that draws us to horses is their beauty. In halter classes, this attribute is center stage.…
It's amazing that horses agree to our strange requests—and this includes wearing a flashing Rudolph nose and reindeer ears at…
What ignites the competitive spark? Does it happen the first time a lead liner finally masters the up/down of the…