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Western Riding

Better than Fiction: The Founder of Cowboy Dressage

Life can surpass the best of fiction, particularly for someone like Eitan Beth-Halachmy, the founder of cowboy dressage. Called “8”…

3 years ago


American Saddlebreds Get Western

Years ago, if you attended a Saddlebred horse show, you could expect to see high-stepping, animated horses shown in saddle…

3 years ago

Find Your Pocket in Barrel Racing

The shortest distance between two points may be a straight line, but it’s not always the fastest—especially in barrel racing.…

3 years ago

No Bridle, No Problem: Is Riding Bridleless Right for You and Your Horse?

If you’ve been to a horse expo, you’ve probably seen a bridleless riding demonstration. The lack of tack looks like…

3 years ago

Western Lesson: Reining Spins That Win

The horse spins to the right, then left, at a reining show. With his full body engaged and his hindquarters…

3 years ago

Ranch Riding Rundown

Ranch riding tops the list as one of the most popular western show classes. The appeal? A class that riders…

3 years ago

Change Your Mindset, Improve Your Horseback Riding Skills

Success in the arena with your horseback riding starts with the right mindset. Riders can learn from athletes how to…

3 years ago

Western Trail Class Dos and Don’ts

To score well in horse show trail classes, you must pay attention to details. Glancing in the wrong direction or…

3 years ago

Dress to Impress in Your Next Western Show Class

You’ve been practicing your maneuvers and getting your horse ready to show off his moves in western classes. But now…

3 years ago

Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls

Trick riders at work are a sight to behold. Watching them swing around, perform handstands, and dangle inches from the…

3 years ago