DIY Ribbon Wreath
If you enjoy equestrian competition, you probably have a drawer full of horse show ribbons somewhere. Maybe you’ve got them tacked up on your bedroom…
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How to Use Split Reins
The most common type of reins used in western riding disciplines are split reins. These are made of two strips of leather around 7 to…
The Extended Western Gaits
Walk. Jog. Lope. Most of us know about these gaits, but did you know there are three more variations in between? They are extended western…
Master the Bridge Obstacle
Just about any trail course or ranch trail course will include a bridge obstacle. You’ll be riding your horse across it, and to gain points…
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 your western horse laterally in…
Tackle the Trail Course
If the idea of guiding your horse through a series of obstacles sounds fun, you’ll probably enjoy trying a trail course. The obstacles were originally…
Glossary of Reining Moves
Reining combines speed, control and exciting maneuvers that will make your heart pound. Each of the moves in a reining pattern is designed to show…
Cade McCutcheon: Bringing Home the Gold
Cade McCutcheon has spent most of his 18 years aboard reining horses. His dad Tom McCutcheon, mom Mandy McCutcheon, grandparents Tim and Colleen McQuay, and…
IRL: Emma Takes on Florida—Week Four
A lesson with Svetlana Gorski This week I had my lesson with Svetlana Gorski. I was really nervous to be riding in front of such…
IRL: Emma Takes on Florida- Week Three
In case you missed it, click here to read part two of Emma Takes on Florida. In my lessons this week we focused on in…
