Working a gate from horseback is a necessary skill when riding on the ranch. When competing in ranch riding classes,…
Crossing ditches is a must when you’re working around a ranch; the move can also be part of ranch riding…
Whether you’re new to cattle work or want to improve your cattle-driving skills, you’ll need to learn how to influence…
It’s no fun to ride a horse that needs to be pushed constantly to stay in a lope. It feels…
Whether it’s showmanship, horsemanship, trail, western riding or ranch classes, pattern competition helps show a judge the skills you and…
A fast-stopping horse sliding into a cloud of dust is an icon for western riding. Horses in reining classes stop…
To compete in reining or working cow horse competitions, your horse will need to turn quickly in response to your…
Crossing water is one of those things that’s either fun to do with your horse, or it’s exasperating—there doesn’t seem…
Barrel racing isn’t only about going fast. To round the three barrels in a barrel racing pattern with precision as…
In reining or working cow horse competitions, you’ll need to show that your horse can change leads on command while…