Horse Riding and Training
Marked by fluid lead changes around a cone-marked course, western riding is a challenging class for all-around competitors. But with…
We riders are bright creatures. We memorize long courses, process multi-part instructions, and generally do the whole patting-your-head-and-rubbing-your-stomach routine from…
Developing a special partnership with a horse takes equal parts hard work, perseverance, and passion, but once formed, such a…
Few things will stand between you and successfully training your horse more than you and your thoughts when those thoughts…
Originally established in 16th century England, formalized mounted fox hunting with hounds was brought to America in 1650. The first…
A versatile ranch horse can do anything his rider asks—including pulling gear or livestock with a rope connected to the…
"When you are suddenly faced with the realization of how short and precious life is, you decide what is most…
The type of saddle you first sat in does not need to be your last. Changing riding disciplines can help…
When horses get bored, they sometimes get destructive, as many chewed stall walls and broken fence rails can attest. A…
The Thoroughbred horse is the fastest in the world, and it’s no wonder. Since the 1700s, Thoroughbreds have been bred…