Working a gate from horseback is a necessary skill when riding on the ranch. When competing in ranch riding classes,…
The western performance horse industry is growing like wildfire, with new followers not only zeroing in on their favorite rodeo,…
Crossing ditches is a must when you’re working around a ranch; the move can also be part of ranch riding…
Even in the 21st century, some people still make a living “cowboying" — or working as freelance cowboys. Among these…
Crossing water is one of those things that’s either fun to do with your horse, or it’s exasperating—there doesn’t seem…
"The extended trot, or the long trot, is the signature move of ranch riding,” says trainer and showman Aaron Ralston.…
A versatile ranch horse can do anything his rider asks—including pulling gear or livestock with a rope connected to the…