Cow Horse

Learn how to successfully train and maintain a flying lead change.

Bud Lyon explains what scotching is and how to prevent it.

Know where you are in the arena at all times.

Brad Barkemeyer explains what not to do when going down the fence.

Brad Barkemeyer demonstrates how to guide your horse while circling a cow.

Don’t have access to cattle? Try working an imaginary cow with Brad’s exercise.

Use this straight-line-to-circle exercise to plus-point your reinerʼs fast-to-slow speed transitions. World champion trainer Clint Haverty shows you how.

Maintain longevity in your older performance horses using these insights from Bob Avila.

California’s Benny Guitron learned the ropes in ‘the old school,’ and it’s shaped every facet of his being.

Hall-of-fame horses are few and far between. I was fortunate to ride one his entire career.

Executing a square corner in a ranch riding pattern requires a different kind of finesse than a regular horsemanship pattern. Learn the nuances here.

Are you doing right by your horse to ensure longevity in his showing career? Take this show-horse maintenance quiz to find out.

Stay in position when finishing a cow horse run, and both you and your horse will stay safe and possibly earn credit for your score.

Become a more effective rider by focusing on your position in the saddle and how it influences your horse’s response.

The secret to effective horse training is simple: You have to know when to quit.

Don’t be blasé about warm-ups. A proper pre-ride session avoids injury and sets your horse up to perform.

Find a functional front cinch that’s right for your Western saddle.

An equine behaviorist teaches you the why, and expert trainers teach you the how behind your horse’s anticipation—so you can nix it now.

Learn to nail your lope transitions with this demonstration from world champion trainer Carol Metcalf.

Looking for a way to have fun with your horse? Consider this fast-paced cattle event.