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Western Riding

How to Train Your Horse to Neck Rein

Neck reining to a western horse is like a steering wheel is to a car. Without it, you have no…

22 years ago


Riding with a Light Touch

The ideal western horse, according to trainer Patty Meek, is one that "gives to the bridle and is supple, giving…

22 years ago

Longeing Safely

Don’t forget your safety sense when longeing. The following guidelines will help keep you safe. Equipment: A cotton longeline, rather…

22 years ago

Is Your Yearling a Longeline Candidate?

The yearling longeline class provides a showcase for up-and-coming English and western pleasure horses and an opportunity for the owners…

22 years ago

Graduating Your Western Horse From Snaffle to Curb Bit

Prominent Quarter Horse trainer Dana Hokana has a philosophy of thoroughly educating the young horse in the snaffle bit before…

23 years ago

Round Pen Training

Wouldn't it be nice to find a single tool that would get your horse's attention, lengthen and shorten his stride,…

24 years ago

How to Break in a New Saddle

You've pondered styles, researched suppliers, sat in seats, evaluated trees, though about girth lengths, decided on the perfect size for…

24 years ago

Walk-to-Lope Transitions

A smooth, seamless walk-to-lope transition isn't just a must in the show pen. A horse that can easily strike off without…

24 years ago

Charging Up the Lazy Horse

Once upon a time Sparky was one fired-up horse. Responsive, alert, ready to do what his owner asked. Now, Sparky…

24 years ago

Conditioning Horses with Hill Work

Conditioning a performance horse for work is an art and requires good judgment on the part of the rider. You…

24 years ago