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Ranch Riding: Gates

Working a gate from horseback is a necessary skill when riding on the ranch. When competing in ranch riding classes,…

2 months ago


The Quarter Horse’s Ranch Roots

The western performance horse industry is growing like wildfire, with new followers not only zeroing in on their favorite rodeo,…

3 months ago

Teach Your Horse to Cross a Ditch

Crossing ditches is a must when you’re working around a ranch; the move can also be part of ranch riding…

3 months ago

Master the Long Trot for Ranch Riding

"The extended trot, or the long trot, is the signature move of ranch riding,” says trainer and showman Aaron Ralston.…

2 years ago

Teach Your Horse to Drag a Log

A versatile ranch horse can do anything his rider asks—including pulling gear or livestock with a rope connected to the…

2 years ago

Changing Riding Disciplines

The type of saddle you first sat in does not need to be your last. Changing riding disciplines can help…

2 years ago

Ranch Riding Downward Transitions

Of all the ranch versatility events, ranch riding has gained the most popularity; it’s also become the most competitive. If…

2 years ago

Master Riding Over Logs

Will your horse ride over logs easily and with interest? In popular ranch riding classes, log obstacles are part of…

3 years ago

Ranch Riding Coaching Session for Pattern 1

Champion trainer Julian Nemmers explains how to navigate through AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern 1. For Pattern 1, you’ll enter with…

4 years ago

Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association Adds Ranch Riding to Western Line-Up

The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) leadership announced that they will add ranch riding classes to their growing western division.…

4 years ago