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Western Riding

7 Warning Signs of Poor Saddle Fit

Poor saddle fit can cause pain and trauma, which often manifest as a training issue or poor performance. Joyce Harman,…

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Step-by-Step Saddle Fit

Make sure you have the opportunity to test ride a saddle on your horse before committing to a purchase. Follow…

10 years ago

Riding the Money Barrel

  The money barrel, the first one in a barrel racing pattern, sets up your entire run. Success depends on…

10 years ago

Is Your Western Saddle the Right Size for You?

At first glance the saddle of cowboys doesn’t appear to be a precision instrument. But despite its rustic appearance there…

10 years ago

The Supple Western Horse

When you hear the word "supple” in relation to a western horse, you likely picture an athletic horse that moves…

10 years ago

Ask the Expert: Teach the Sidestep

Q: I’m having trouble teaching my horse to sidestep. He starts turning instead of walking sideways. How can I correct…

10 years ago

Get Started in Western Dressage

When Jolli Pressler rode down the centerline at the first-ever western dressage world championships in November 2012, her primary goal…

10 years ago

Barrel Racing Troubleshooter

You’re in the alley ready for your barrel run, and your horse is just as excited as you are. But…

10 years ago

Ask the Expert: Teaching the Sidepass

Q: My 16-year-old Quarter Horse mare refuses to sidepass under saddle. Whenever I push on her with my heel, she…

10 years ago

Ask the Expert: Respect at the Lope

Q: My 4-year-old horse is usually very laid-back about everything. However, when we start loping, he starts bucking. I have…

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