Performance Horse

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Western Horse Blogs

Working With a New Horse: Evaluating for Ranch Riding

Purchase a new ranch riding prospect? Here’s how Bud Lyon likes to evaluate a new prospect.

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Western Horse Blogs

Working With a New Horse: Testing Body Control

When you work with a new horse, it’s important to make sure he’s comfortable moving his body around.

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Western Horse Blogs

Scotching and Stopping Part 2

Continue watching how to prevent scotching.

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Horse Health Care

The Causes of Muscle Atrophy

Look for four signs that may indicate your horse’s muscles are tight.

Credit: Photo by Jennifer Paulson A keen sense of where you are in relation to other riders is key for navigating a busy warm-up pen. Keep your eyes and ears on high alert as you school your horse, so everyone stays safe.
Reining/Cow Horse

Safety in the Warm-Up Pen; Keep Your Horse in Shape

Pro reiner Darren Stancik discusses navigating the giant mixmaster that is a reining warm-up arena; Carol Metcalf covers maintaining a horse’s condition.

Once you apply the tape to your horse you’ll want to activate the adhesive by rubbing the tape with your hand.
Lameness

Let's Talk Tape

Learn about kinesiology tape and why it’s becoming a popular alternative therapy for your equine partner.

By doing our real training at home, our horses are set up for success. They been pushed physically and mentally, so they’re ready to compete. The horse show almost feels like a vacation, which minimizes their stress.
Horse Health Care

Avila's Show-Horse Maintenance

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