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Western Riding

How to Train to Win Speed Events

  Blistering turns and smokin’ straight-a-ways mean big wins at gymkhana events. It’s also incredibly fun! On the other hand,…

9 years ago


How to Choose a Bit for Your Horse

Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just starting your horsemanship journey, bits are a complex science. It can seem daunting…

9 years ago

The Flying Change Formula

  Does your horse seem clueless when you ask for a flying lead change? Then you have my sympathy. Whether…

9 years ago

Slowing the Lope

Q: How do I get my western pleasure horse to slow his lope without four-beating? A: Repair your horse’s lope…

9 years ago

California Trainer Retrains Racehorses, Western Style

Like many trainers, Nikki Egyed finds great joy in rehabbing & re-training off-the-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs). But where many others guide…

9 years ago

Teach Your Horse to Square up for Showmanship Classes

Squaring up your showmanship horse is a deceptively simple concept. How hard can it be for a horse to stand…

9 years ago

What’s Wrong with this Picture: Rider’s Hands

"Keep a straight line from elbow to bit,” is something that most equestrians hear in their riding careers. It’s simple…

9 years ago

Barrel Racing Repair Kit

That rush of adrenaline powers you through the cloverleaf pattern, knowing that just a hundredth of a second will make…

9 years ago

My Horse Won’t Walk!

Q: I ride a high-energy gelding, and every time I ride him, I cannot seem to keep a steady walk.…

9 years ago

10 Ways to Improve Your Western Riding

  Western riding often looks effortless, but it’s hard work and good horsemanship that creates that impression. Whether you have…

9 years ago