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Cattle Work 101

Whether you’re new to cattle work or want to improve your cattle-driving skills, you’ll need to learn how to influence…

7 months ago


Keep Loping: Prevent Breaking Gait at the Lope

It’s no fun to ride a horse that needs to be pushed constantly to stay in a lope. It feels…

8 months ago

Antsy Horse? Here’s How to Avoid Anticipation in Pattern Classes

Whether it’s showmanship, horsemanship, trail, western riding or ranch classes, pattern competition helps show a judge the skills you and…

10 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

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

Mastering Split Reins

Split reins are by far the most versatile type of reins used in western riding, but they can be a…

2 years ago

Ace Your Western Riding Pattern

Marked by fluid lead changes around a cone-marked course, western riding is a challenging class for all-around competitors. But with…

2 years ago

5 Tips for Western Saddle Fit

Need help with Western saddle fit? Follow these five tips to ensure your horse's Western saddle fits perfectly. 1. Tree…

8 years ago