Working a gate from horseback is a necessary skill when riding on the ranch. When competing in ranch riding classes,…
The western performance horse industry is growing like wildfire, with new followers not only zeroing in on their favorite rodeo,…
Crossing ditches is a must when you’re working around a ranch; the move can also be part of ranch riding…
"The extended trot, or the long trot, is the signature move of ranch riding,” says trainer and showman Aaron Ralston.…
A versatile ranch horse can do anything his rider asks—including pulling gear or livestock with a rope connected to the…
The type of saddle you first sat in does not need to be your last. Changing riding disciplines can help…
Of all the ranch versatility events, ranch riding has gained the most popularity; it’s also become the most competitive. If…
Will your horse ride over logs easily and with interest? In popular ranch riding classes, log obstacles are part of…
Champion trainer Julian Nemmers explains how to navigate through AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern 1. For Pattern 1, you’ll enter with…
The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) leadership announced that they will add ranch riding classes to their growing western division.…