Western Riding
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…
Teach Your Horse to Stand Still While Mounting
Just because many horses move off when their riders try to mount, it doesn’t mean that the issue isn’t a…
Master the Long Trot for Ranch Riding
"The extended trot, or the long trot, is the signature move of ranch riding,” says trainer and showman Aaron Ralston.…
Mastering Split Reins
Split reins are by far the most versatile type of reins used in western riding, but they can be a…
Ace Your Western Riding Pattern
Marked by fluid lead changes around a cone-marked course, western riding is a challenging class for all-around competitors. But with…
Teach Your Horse to Drag a Log
A versatile ranch horse can do anything his rider asks—including pulling gear or livestock with a rope connected to the…
Changing Riding Disciplines
The type of saddle you first sat in does not need to be your last. Changing riding disciplines can help…
Competing with Horses: Mental Preparation with Warwick Schiller
When competing with horses, there are a lot of things you can’t control. You can’t control the schedule. You can’t…
Guide to a Smooth Reining Rundown
To reach the point in the reining arena where you’ll slide to a stop, you must first build up speed…