"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…
A versatile ranch horse can do anything his rider asks—including pulling gear or livestock with a rope connected to the…
The type of saddle you first sat in does not need to be your last. Changing riding disciplines can help…
When competing with horses, there are a lot of things you can’t control. You can’t control the schedule. You can’t…
To reach the point in the reining arena where you’ll slide to a stop, you must first build up speed…
A staple piece of tack for many West Coast western riders, romal reins can be a bit of a mystery…
Life can surpass the best of fiction, particularly for someone like Eitan Beth-Halachmy, the founder of cowboy dressage. Called “8”…
Years ago, if you attended a Saddlebred horse show, you could expect to see high-stepping, animated horses shown in saddle…