Dreams Coming True
After growing up believing horses were out of reach, MTSU rider Isabella Lumley shares how competing at the 2026 IHSA National Championship became a dream come true.
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EXCLUSIVES
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Learn How to Handle the Longe Line
Longe Your Horse Like a Pro with Bud Lyon
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Put Your Skills to the Test!
Conformation Clinic: Performance Horse Mares
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Put Your Skills to the Test!
Conformation Clinic: Performance Fillies
TRAINING TIPS
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Crisp & Correct
3 Tips for Crisp Corners and Rollbacks with Ryan Rushing
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What's in your tack room?
Kody Ward’s Ranch Sorting Bit Guide 
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shift in discipline, shift in mindset
3 Tips for Transitioning a Cutting Horse to Ranch Sorting with Kody Ward 
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consistency is king
3 Ways to Improve Ranch Trail Lope Poles with Cody Crow
2026 Performance Horse Sales
TRENDING
Rising above it all
The Ride Podcast Ep. 135: How Lee and Holly Francois Weathered Adversity and Kept Winning
$500K in sight
James Payne and Jazlyn Continue $500,000 Pace with Breeder's Invitational Classic Challenge Finals Finish
Equine Foster Care: Do You Have What it Takes?
$481K+
Kenny Platt and LBR Hangem Break Breeder's Invitational Classic Challenge Tie to Claim Open Title

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Learn From The Best
Building a Reiner With Ryan Rushing
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Become a Ranch Sorting Pro!
Sorting Smart With Kody Ward
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The Ranch Trail Masterclass
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Be Show-Pen Ready
Strategy With Brad Barkemeyer
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HORSE HEALTH
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The Importance of Gut Health
What’s the Best Gut Supplement for Your Horse?
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No Biting!
4 Solutions for a Horse That Bites
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Food for Thought
10 Smart Ways to Feed Performance Horses 
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Don't Let Bugs Ruin Summer!
A 4-Step Plan for Protecting Your Horse from Flies 
EDCCC HEALTH WATCH
1 Confirmed, 2 Suspected Strangles Cases in Oregon
Oregon Horse Euthanized After Contracting Strangles
Ontario Filly Dies After Contracting Strangles
3 Montana Horses Test Positive for Strangles
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NEWS AND EVENTS
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Taking home the dough
Loveland Luck: Champions Rise at the 2026 Cinch RSNC North Central Regional Super Sort
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Reignited!
David Harbers and Don Lamont Clinch US Rider #5 Gold Shootout Sorting Victory in Waco, Worth Nearly $4K and Immeasurable Confidence 
Brea Vardas and Steve Cawthon talk strategy ahead of their ranch sorting run
teamwork 🤜🤛
Steve Cawthon and Brea Vardas Cap Fairytale Weekend in Waco with Professional’s Choice #9 Gold Shootout Win, Worth $11K 
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cuttin' up
Cinch #13 Gold Shootout Pays Nearly $10K at Waco Ranch Sorting to Young Gun Tucker Field and Top Gun Joel Lesh 
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Joshua Briggs & Kahuna Kat Win 2026 SRCHA Wild Rag Cattle Classic Open Derby 
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Amateur's Take Over Final Stretch: Breeder's Invitational Cutting Results
POLLS AND QUIZZES
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HORSE LIFE
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winning mentality
Jordan Williams on The Mental Side of Competing  
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Put A Lid On it
Your Best Hat
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Foundation Focus: When Your Ride Falls Apart, Go Back to the Basics
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DIY
No Trainer? No Problem.
HOW TO
Check Out These Drills
6 Smart Ways to Ride in a Small Arena This Winter
Know before you go
5 Things New Trailer Drivers Should Know Before Hitting the Road 
Activate: Beast Mode
No-Stirrup Riding Exercises
4 Keys to Keeping Your Cool
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