If you want to show your horse in western pleasure, it’s important that you understand the class and what the judges are looking for says trainer Missy Jo Hollingsworth of Saddle Lake Equestrian Center, Camp Springs, Ky.There are no...
The canter is a fun gait to ride, when it's correct and controlled. Unfortunately, many riders run into problems with the canter because there are a lot of little details that need to be just right. With the correct...
1. Boarding Barns
Before you arrange to bring your new horse home, you must decide where he’s going to live. If you live on a farm with a barn and fields, problem solved! But if you don’t, you’re going to...
Cowboy mounted shooting is a fast-action timed event in which riders gallop around a pattern and shoot blanks (cartridges filled with black powder) from .45 caliber single-action revolvers, like those used in the late 1800s, to pop balloons that...
Illustrations by Tami Zigo
It’s that time of year when horses and ponies start growing hair—lots of hair. If you ride frequently in the winter months, your shaggy horse probably gets pretty sweaty when you ride him, and, because it’s...
Is your barn hosting a Halloween party this year? What will you
bring? Forget boring chips and dip—bring these easy-to-make horse-head cookies instead. You can find the ingredients in the cooking aisle and the candy section at the supermarket. If...
Also Read: Time for Saddlebred Youth to Apply for ScholarshipsYou’ve finally filled out and sent in all of your college applications. What a relief! But, wait. Don’t sit back and relax yet. Now it’s time to work on your...
Have you ever spotted a chocolate brown horse with a beautiful flaxen mane and tail on your horsey adventures? If you have, it was probably a Rocky Mountain Horse.
This gaited breed originated in the hills of Eastern Kentucky...
Photos courtesy Megan BielefeldMegan Bielefeld is a 17-year-old rider from Kansas who started her own business a year ago designing, painting, and selling custom-painted cowboy hats. Her business is called Rodeo Pride Hats. YR asked Megan a few questions...
It’s almost that time of year again: The days are getting chillier and shorter. Pretty soon, the sun will be setting by the time you get to the barn after school. It’s easy enough to put on or take...
