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Western Riding

In Real Life: Young Rider Lenna Peterson is Rounding the Turn to Take on the Barrel Racing World

My name is Lenna Peterson, and I compete in barrel racing. I am from Watkins, Minn., and I am 9…

5 years ago

Barrel Racing Short Story: The Case of the Tipping Barrel

Enjoy this short story from Young Rider magazine involving barrel racing in which Emma’s perfect new horse brings out her riding…

5 years ago

Rain Ready: Introduce Your Horse to a Rain Slicker

Will your horse allow you to pick up and swing a rain slicker? The noise and fast-moving fabric on both…

5 years ago

Tips on Improving Your Western Showmanship Skills

You’ve seen sleekly groomed western showmanship horses with expert skills move in sync with their handlers while outfitted in halters…

5 years ago

Western Lesson: Slide Your Horse into Sidepass

The sidepass is a maneuver that shows up in most trail courses and some horsemanship patterns. Knowing how to move…

5 years ago

Take the Reins: The Ins and Outs of 4 Common Types of Western Reins

Reins are the key to communicating with your horse from the saddle. Used to cue and control direction and speed,…

5 years ago

The Need for Speed: Improving Your Barrel Racing Runs

You’ve been running barrels for a while now: You know the pattern. Your turns are solid. Your seat is stable.…

5 years ago

Box Me In: Learn How to Box a Cow

Try it once. Cattle work can be addictive. Once you’ve learned how to quietly ride into a herd and you…

5 years ago

Ranch Riding Coaching Session for Pattern 1

Champion trainer Julian Nemmers explains how to navigate through AQHA Ranch Riding Pattern 1. For Pattern 1, you’ll enter with…

5 years ago

Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association Adds Ranch Riding to Western Line-Up

The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) leadership announced that they will add ranch riding classes to their growing western division.…

5 years ago