To gain a trustful relationship with a horse, a rider must master the basics of riding, including how to hold reins.
Is your horse not going the way you want it to? Are "forward" and "fast" the only words it understands? If you answered yes to either question, try these steps to learn how to tell your horse to...
Following the steps below will get you out of the saddle in a big hurry, pilgrim.
After riding horseback, pay some attention to winding down the horse before leading it to the stall.
Dismounting a horse like a greenhorn can be embarrassing, and more important, dangerous. Follow these steps carefully so that both you and your horse walk away uninjured.
To be appropriately attired in the saddle, check out the following suggestions - and ride into the sunset in style.
Learning to ride a horse western-style opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Instead of trotting around a ring and jumping fences, the western rider can discover the joys of roping, barrel...
Learning to ride English style is the starting point for any novice rider. After acquiring the fundamental skills of the sport in the English ring, you'll be able to use your new abilities to...
You don't have to own your own horse to spend a day galloping along wooded trails. Renting a horse is an economical and easy way to enjoy this splendid animal.
Competing in a cutting requires you to work in an arena and separate one cow from the herd. The rider is judged by the agility and athleticism of the horse and his ability to walk the horse...
Reining requires finesse and extreme control of a horse at all times while the horse lopes, spins, slides to a stop and backs up.
Roping is a fast-paced sport that requires a well-trained horse and a rider who can rope a steer with a lasso while riding a horse.
Team penning requires teamwork, well-trained horses and a love of speed.
Pole bending is the equine equivalent of slalom skiing. It requires a horse with speed and agility and a rider who can hang on.
Barrel racing is a fast-paced, thrilling event that keeps everyone out of their seat - even the rider!
Competitive trail riding combines the obstacles you would find on the trail, such as bridges, bushes and gates, and puts them into one carefully designed course.
Working cow horse combines the thrill of cutting with the finesse of reining.
Halter class was designed to show off the horse without a rider.
Grooming is an essential part of caring for your horse. Not only does the ritual help you keep your animal looking clean and well cared for, but it gives both horse and owner a chance to bond.
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