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…
You’ve been practicing your maneuvers and getting your horse ready to show off his moves in western classes. But now…