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Western Riding

Latest Advice:  Control Barrel TurnsQ. I always have trouble knocking over barrels. What am I doing wrong? Marlene McRae, Champion…

17 years ago


Get the Most From Your Riding Lessons

Photo by Lesley Ward People have different learning styles, some learn best by performing a task over and over, some…

17 years ago

The Making of a Cow Horse

In the Old West tradition, horses earned their keep when gathering and trailing cattle on the open range. In fact,…

17 years ago

Trail Class: Gates

Nobody has opened more gates in competition with greater success than Cynthia Cantleberry. This Paso Robles, California, trainer has amassed…

17 years ago

How to Win Western Horsemanship

We've all heard it, maybe even said it ourselves: "If I could afford a $20,000 horse who moved like that…

18 years ago

Getting Your Barrel Horse Through the In Gate

Go to any barrel racing or pole bending competition, and you’re bound to see at least a few horses spinning…

18 years ago

Barrel Racing Essentials

Whether your young horse has come of age, or your more mature mount is ready for a change of careers,…

18 years ago

Riding the Run

Aside from the thrill of speed, what draws many riders to barrel racing is the fact that it’s a purely…

19 years ago

Bodybuilding for the Western Horse

  A systematic training approach addresses your horse’s fitness from head to tail. Whether you run barrels or trail ride,…

19 years ago

Better Pole Bending

Aside from barrel racing, pole bending is the most popular speed event in America. Throughout show season, at local competitions,…

19 years ago