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…
Of all the ranch versatility events, ranch riding has gained the most popularity; it’s also become the most competitive. If…
If anyone could be labeled a hunter princess, it was me. For nearly four decades I strove for the perfect…
Will your horse ride over logs easily and with interest? In popular ranch riding classes, log obstacles are part of…
A staple piece of tack for many West Coast western riders, romal reins can be a bit of a mystery…
Years ago, if you attended a Saddlebred horse show, you could expect to see high-stepping, animated horses shown in saddle…
If you’ve been to a horse expo, you’ve probably seen a bridleless riding demonstration. The lack of tack looks like…
Ranch riding tops the list as one of the most popular western show classes. The appeal? A class that riders…
To score well in horse show trail classes, you must pay attention to details. Glancing in the wrong direction or…