December 18

Nevada

Correct your horse’s lead-change anticipation in the Western riding pattern with these expert techniques.

Horses that move with excessive animation instead of forward motion waste time and expel energy that could be used to run a better barrel pattern. Identify what’s causing your horse to rise up and learn to level him out with these tips.

Learn why accurate horse identification is so important and how to choose the best option for your horse.

Is your horse playing hard to get? Learn some of the causes of this wayward behavior, plus how to recondition a horse that’s persistently hard to catch.

Women are showing they belong at the top of the professional ranks in the Western performance horse industry, even if they’re a minority.

Teaching your horse to move off your leg is an essential part of riding and should be one of the first things you work on in the saddle. Whether you show your horse or like to trail ride, it's something that you'll use to prepare for lope departures, lead changes, and successful spins.

Rate or speed control is essential for all horses, but especially reiners in their rundowns. Here’s why rate matters and how to maintain it.

Lame Horse? Here’s how to troubleshoot the problem and prepare for the vet if you have a lame horse on your hands.

Your horse’s feet are vulnerable to whatever may be on the ground, and a puncture wound can be deadly.

Illness, accidents, and emergencies that affect you can leave your horse’s future in limbo. Plan now for the worst-case scenario so your horse and other pets are taken care of in your absence.

Learn how to stop, back, and guide your horse—while bridLeless—for a fun, engaging new lesson with him.