Western Riding
Horse Item Travel Checklist
Use our list to build your own template that'll keep you organized and prepared every time you haul your horse.
Take a Riding Adventure
Don’t let fear of traveling alone get in the way of your dream riding adventure.
Exercise: Straightness for Lead Changes
Use this exercise to improve your straightness for lead changes.
Finesse Your Lead Changes
Use this exercise to prepare your horse to stay straight through all of your lead changes.
The Best of Western Horse Life
We’ve gathered 57 reasons why Western Horse Life is the best life. See what you can add to the list!
Carol Metcalf: The Reining Queen
Carol Metcalf has earned her reputation as a top performance horse trainer with talent, determination, and hard work.
Get Through the Line
Executing four consistent lead changes in a row is challenging. Here I’ll offer advice on how to improve your changes down the line and score when it comes time to show.
Fix Showmanship Dullness
Leslie Lange offers advice on how to fix dullness and achieve light contact in showmanship patterns.
The Best Training Tip I Know
The secret to effective horse training is simple: You have to know when to quit.
Best Western Front Cinches
Find a functional front cinch that’s right for your Western saddle.
The Three Rein Positions
Do you know the difference between the direct, indirect, and supporting reins? Learn about them to isolate each of your horse’s four corners.
Tips to Keep Riding at Midlife and Beyond
Great tips and information for keeping you riding through middle age and beyond.