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Marked by fluid lead changes around a cone-marked course, western riding is a challenging class for all-around competitors. But with…
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Showmanship at halter is a class that showcases the harmony between a horse and his exhibitor, and the showmanship pivot…
A staple piece of tack for many West Coast western riders, romal reins can be a bit of a mystery…
Horses don’t naturally lie down to be mounted, much less stand back up with a rider, on cue. But horse…
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Anastasiya Potts is a ray of sunshine. Positive and straightforward, at age 21, Ana Potts is devoted to her beloved…