Western Lesson: Transition into the Lope
Precise cues make walk-to-lope transitions a cinch.
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Teach Your Horse (And Yourself) to Sidepass
Position yourself for a perfect sidepass.
Barrel Racing 101
Train a solid pattern on your barrel racing horse with tips from a trainer.
How to Tack Up with a Western Saddle
In order for your equipment to work properly, it’s good to check in and make sure you’re putting it on correctly.
How to Master Reining Spins
Trainer Aaron Ralston demonstrates the difference between a turn on the haunches and a reining spin.
How to Sidepass Your Horse
Refine your horse’s sidepass and prep for any ranch or trail show.
Speed Up Your Barrel Racing Pattern
Speed up your barrel pattern when your horse is ready for the challenge.
Western Dressage Overview
It’s a little bit dressage, a little bit western, and a whole lot of fun!
Riding Your Horse on Hills
Ready to ride out of the arena and on a trail with sloping hills or dramatic angles? You’ll need to know how to position yourself…
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…
