Western Riding
Team Penning
Teamwork, speed, skill and communication all tie in with a little luck for the western sport of team penning.It all…
Video: Lope Leads with John Lyons
Q: I’m having trouble getting my horse to take the lead I want. Do you have any suggestions? A: Watch…
Competitive Trail Riding
Q. How do I get started in the sport of competitive trail riding? A. The first thing you will want…
Get the Most From Your Riding Lessons
Photo by Lesley Ward People have different learning styles, some learn best by performing a task over and over, some…
The Making of a Cow Horse
In the Old West tradition, horses earned their keep when gathering and trailing cattle on the open range. In fact,…
Trail Class: Gates
Nobody has opened more gates in competition with greater success than Cynthia Cantleberry. This Paso Robles, California, trainer has amassed…
How to Win Western Horsemanship
We've all heard it, maybe even said it ourselves: "If I could afford a $20,000 horse who moved like that…
Getting Your Barrel Horse Through the In Gate
Go to any barrel racing or pole bending competition, and you’re bound to see at least a few horses spinning…
Barrel Racing Essentials
Whether your young horse has come of age, or your more mature mount is ready for a change of careers,…