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Western Riding

Video: Lengthening Your Horse’s Gaits

It’s mesmerizing to see your horse float across a field, his limbs swinging effortlessly like pendulums. While a horse is…

9 years ago


Rider Position: What’s Wrong with This Picture?

  While the hands may be voted the superstars of communication with your horse, the elbows are the true unsung…

9 years ago

Helmets in Saddle Seat and Western Classes

Q: My experience showing horses has been with hunter/jumpers and eventing, all of which require helmet use. Recently I’ve branched…

9 years ago

Video: Slowing Down Your Horse’s Gaits

A common misconception about riding horses is that reins slow them down and the rider’s legs make them go. That…

9 years ago

Get Started in AQHA Ranch Pleasure

Beauty and bling won’t sway the judges in the ranch pleasure class. It’s all about how well your horse performs…

9 years ago

Discover Ranch Pleasure

Horses trained to demonstrate the good manners, responsiveness and smooth movement that characterize the consummate ranch horse are putting their…

9 years ago

Teach Your Horse to Pivot Under Saddle

Q: I have a mare that pivots beautifully on the ground for showmanship. In the saddle, she will not pivot.…

9 years ago

Tensing up at Faster Gaits

Q: I have a 10-year-old Quarter Horse mare that is still pretty green. When I ask her to jog or…

9 years ago

How to Use a Hackamore

When it comes to riding a horse, using a bit is standard fare. But a bit is not the only…

9 years ago

My Horse is Scared of Barrels

Q: My horse and I are trying barrels, but he seems to be a little afraid of them. I’ve been…

9 years ago