"The Vaquero method of training is a beautiful song,” explains Sheila Varian, “sung with the softness and beauty of the…
About the AuthorKim and Kari Baker are identical twins who raise Appaloosas on their Montana ranch. Do you often hanker…
Riding the flat and running walk on a Walking Horse is like floating through air—it’s the ultimate ride,” says performance…
Practice makes perfect, right? Yes, but if your speed event practice consists of running a pattern over and over again,…
When schooling, the majority of western riders focus their attention on establishing consistently slow and steady gaits, which are essential…
A good equitation rider will always stand out by creating the impression that horse and rider are one, riding effortlessly…
One of the things that draws us to horses is their beauty. In halter classes, this attribute is center stage.…
Like contestants in a Miss America pageant they strut and parade their exceptional beauty and perfect bodies. Their glossy coats…
Neck reining to a western horse is like a steering wheel is to a car. Without it, you have no…
The ideal western horse, according to trainer Patty Meek, is one that "gives to the bridle and is supple, giving…