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Horse Riding and Training

How to Train Your Horse to Neck Rein

Neck reining to a western horse is like a steering wheel is to a car. Without it, you have no…

21 years ago


Riding with a Light Touch

The ideal western horse, according to trainer Patty Meek, is one that "gives to the bridle and is supple, giving…

22 years ago

Don’t Cut Corners

Riding in an arena would be a lot easier if, once the aids had been given for the required gait,…

22 years ago

Longeing Safely

Don’t forget your safety sense when longeing. The following guidelines will help keep you safe. Equipment: A cotton longeline, rather…

22 years ago

Rating the Competition

Horse show season is in full swing, and it's time for me to plan the rest of the competition year.…

22 years ago

Teach Your Horse to Back

As riders, most of our attention is usually focused on how well our horses go forward. In the show ring,…

22 years ago

Showing A-Circuit Hunters

If you find yourself longing to compete at national shows, here are four tips that the A-circuit riders and trainers…

22 years ago

Last Chance at Retraining

Bruce Lachiusa, who has an extensive background as an eventing competitor, a veteran trainer in several English and western disciplines,…

22 years ago

Teach Your Horse to Pivot

Think pivots are just fancy reining maneuvers too difficult for the likes of you? Think again. Picture yourself trail riding…

22 years ago

Grooming Tips From the Top

Every top show groom has his or her own bag of tricks out of which they pull some secret technique…

22 years ago