Whether it’s showmanship, horsemanship, trail, western riding or ranch classes, pattern competition helps show a judge the skills you and…
A fast-stopping horse sliding into a cloud of dust is an icon for western riding. Horses in reining classes stop…
To compete in reining or working cow horse competitions, your horse will need to turn quickly in response to your…
Barrel racing isn’t only about going fast. To round the three barrels in a barrel racing pattern with precision as…
In reining or working cow horse competitions, you’ll need to show that your horse can change leads on command while…
"The extended trot, or the long trot, is the signature move of ranch riding,” says trainer and showman Aaron Ralston.…
Split reins are by far the most versatile type of reins used in western riding, but they can be a…
Marked by fluid lead changes around a cone-marked course, western riding is a challenging class for all-around competitors. But with…
Developing a special partnership with a horse takes equal parts hard work, perseverance, and passion, but once formed, such a…
A versatile ranch horse can do anything his rider asks—including pulling gear or livestock with a rope connected to the…