Horsemanship

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

Kyla Jeffries unexpectedly entered the AQHA youth world with a horse she had never ridden before. She quickly went to work on building trust and communication with her new partner, with just a month until show day.

The horsemanship class is a dynamic and technical class that in the end, comes down to who has the highest score on the judge's scorecard. You start with an even 70 — and it’s up to you to increase that number.

Add these three drills to your riding routine to get that perfect horsemanship lower leg.

Are you ready to level up? A top amateur coach offers the best advice for being ready to compete on a larger stage.

Horsemanship is an ongoing journey, whether you’re just at the beginning of learning or a seasoned rider.

Trying a new skill with your horse can make you feel like a rookie. But the risk can pay big dividends in enhancing your horse life and horsemanship.

Are you guilty of making these mistakes when riding with two hands?

Horse&Rider OnDemand experts Bud Lyon and Brad Barkemeyer offer tips and drills for multiple disciplines such as; reining, ranch riding, reined cow horse, roping, and more!

In this episode of The Ride, we sit down with Monique Potts.

Challenge yourself! Have fun and test your knowledge of horses and horsemanship with Horse&Rider’s Trivia Challenge, featured in The Ride newsletter.

Being able to walk a perfect circle is no easy task. Brad Barkemeyer breaks down the basics of this exercise and how it’ll help your horse stay collected without losing any forward motion.

Brad Barkemeyer explains why core strength is critical in horsemanship.

Brad Barkemeyer breaks down the effects of leaning in the saddle while you ride.

Why is it important to be able to walk a perfect circle? Brad Barkemeyer breaks it down.

Challenge yourself! Have fun and test your knowledge of horses and horsemanship with Horse&Rider’s Trivia Challenge, featured in The Ride newsletter.

Linda Parelli brought a new level of intensity– some would say hype–to Pat Parelli’s teachings. Is she the best thing that could’ve happened to the Parelli phenomenon, or is the program now more hoopla than horsemanship?

Amberley Snyder talks Sami Bayless through how she will learn what works for her. Although both cowgirls have similar obstacles, how they overcome them to accomplish their goals will vary.

Challenge yourself! Have fun and test your knowledge of horses and horsemanship with Horse&Rider’s Trivia Challenge, featured in The Ride newsletter.

Level up your trail ride with FIVE exercises that teach your horse to neck rein.

Episode six of The Ride brings you a profile on natural horsemanship trainer Leslie Desmond.

Does your horse struggle with staying soft in the bridle? This week, Bud shows you how he softens up a stiff horse.

Should you use certain tack items with your horse or not? Get professional input on seven commonly used pieces of horse equipment.

Learn five strategies for problem-solving when your horse is having a bad day…or…What to do when your ride goes wrong!