Reining/Cow Horse

Champion professional trainers share their tips and tricks for spins, stops, rundowns, and cow work.   

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Ben Baldus working cattle horseback.

Feelin’ Cowy

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Trivia Challenge: Are *You* Ready for a Change in Your Horse Life?

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Trivia Challenge: Will You Know How to Choose a ‘Step-Up’ Horse?

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What to Know Before You Bring Cattle to Your Horse Barn

Bud Lyon working his horse in an arena.

Start and Stop a Spin

This exercise is ideal for fencework beginners and experienced riders and horses. Slowing things down helps you build confidence and keeps your horse focused on you.

Corner Control Down the Fence

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Teach Your Horse a 'Whoa' You Can Trust

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Roping Tips for Success from Walt Woodard

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Trivia Challenge: Do You ‘Ride Smart’?

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Hands-Free Slowdown

Credit: Photo by KC Montgomery Kim Lindsey of Dickens, Texas, on her way to winning the 2013 AQHA Select World championship in working cow horse on Judys Ten (“Reno”), the gelding her teenage son rode to multiple wins before his death in 2012

From Heartbreak to Healing—A Mother's Tale

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Make ’em Last: Avila's Secrets to Keeping Older Performance Horses Sound

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Trivia Challenge: Are You Show-Ring Savvy?

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Rate and Speed Control Matters

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.

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

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