Working Cow Horse

Earn points when you can plant a pivot. Learn about leg position and cueing.

End frustration when your horse won’t go forward. Ace gait extensions for ranch riding.

Get a precise backup, then add speed. Learn to establish a stop.

Your body position is key to staying safe and getting your horse’s feet unstuck and moving forward.

How can an athletic riding position help you ride better? Tips for clipping for ranch riding classes.

Help a rushy horse stay in gait; use a counter-bend drill for better body control.

Crossfiring—when your horse is on the wrong lead behind—will get you a penalty in many events. But when working a cow, it can jeopardize your working cow horse safety.

Teach your young horse solid rollback fundamentals for a foundation to build a stellar show horse.

When it comes to horse headsets, everyone has opinions. Before making up your mind, consider these factors.

Carol Metcalf has earned her reputation as a top performance horse trainer with talent, determination, and hard work.

Pat Denton rode jumpers, reiners, and cow horses, plus modeled, acted, and did stunt and double work for television and the movies. An extraordinary life? You decide.

Enhance your show experience and extend your performance horse’s skill set by adding ranch riding to your repertoire.