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Western Riding

Stop See-Sawing on the Bit

Q: I was told to see-saw my horse’s bit when he lifts his head. He drops it, but then he…

10 years ago

How to Train to Win Speed Events

  Blistering turns and smokin’ straight-a-ways mean big wins at gymkhana events. It’s also incredibly fun! On the other hand,…

10 years ago

How to Choose a Bit for Your Horse

  Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just starting your horsemanship journey, bits are a complex science. It can seem…

10 years ago

The Flying Change Formula

  Does your horse seem clueless when you ask for a flying lead change? Then you have my sympathy. Whether…

10 years ago

Slowing the Lope

Q: How do I get my western pleasure horse to slow his lope without four-beating? A: Repair your horse’s lope…

10 years ago

California Trainer Retrains Racehorses, Western Style

Like many trainers, Nikki Egyed finds great joy in rehabbing & re-training off-the-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs). But where many others guide…

10 years ago

Teach Your Horse to Square up for Showmanship Classes

Squaring up your showmanship horse is a deceptively simple concept. How hard can it be for a horse to stand…

10 years ago

What’s Wrong with this Picture: Rider’s Hands

"Keep a straight line from elbow to bit,” is something that most equestrians hear in their riding careers. It’s simple…

10 years ago

Barrel Racing Repair Kit

That rush of adrenaline powers you through the cloverleaf pattern, knowing that just a hundredth of a second will make…

10 years ago

My Horse Won’t Walk!

Q: I ride a high-energy gelding, and every time I ride him, I cannot seem to keep a steady walk.…

10 years ago