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Western Riding

Riding a Horsemanship Pattern

When APHA judge and educator David Denniston of Mead, Colo., isn’t judging horse shows, he’s busy developing horse show patterns…

17 years ago


Showmanship: Perfect Your Presentation

The purpose of the showmanship class is for exhibitors to demonstrate their ability to show their horses, rather than showcasing…

18 years ago

Nail That Lead

Teaching your horse to lope off on the correct lead can be achieved in three simple steps: the set-up, the…

18 years ago

How to Prepare for Trail Classes

Performing in trail classes sounds so easy — after all, you aren't actually out on the trails battling wild creatures…

18 years ago

Ultralight Horse Packing

If you wish you could just saddle up Old Paint and trot off into the wilderness for a few days,…

18 years ago

Competing in Western Horsemanship

We've all heard it, maybe even said it ourselves: "If I could afford a $20,000 horse who moved like that…

18 years ago

Mind Your Trail Manners

Photo: Des Blenkinsopp/CC BY SA 2.0 A trail ride with friends is one of the most relaxing activities you can…

18 years ago

Western Perception

We’ve all heard the jokes and the ridicule. We’ve heard western pleasure horses called peanut rollers, zombies and creepers. It’s…

18 years ago

What is the 4-D Barrel Racing Format?

The 4-D format has become quite popular in barrel racing, thanks in large part to the National Barrel Racing Association…

18 years ago

Trail Riders: Boot Up With Caution

If riding in wet or muddy conditions, deep sand, foxtails or burrs, Michigan State University’s Department of Animal Science recommends…

18 years ago