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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,…

2 months ago

Master Your Reining Spins

The spin is the maneuver specific to reining. The stylized movement shows your horse’s willingness to move on cue with…

5 months ago

The Difference in Reining and Cow Horse Stops

A fast-stopping horse sliding into a cloud of dust is an icon for western riding. Horses in reining classes stop…

11 months ago

Perfect Your Reining and Working Cow Horse Turns

To compete in reining or working cow horse competitions, your horse will need to turn quickly in response to your…

12 months ago

Perfect Your Western Lead Change

In reining or working cow horse competitions, you’ll need to show that your horse can change leads on command while…

1 year 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

The American Performance Horseman Shines Spotlight on Western Performance Sports

In an atmosphere that can only be described as electric, the top horsemen and equine athletes in the sports of…

2 years ago