Ponying a horse offers multiple benefits for both horses and riders. Marty Marten shares his guidelines for doing this effectively and safely.
Horsemanship: Jonathan Field explains how to give your ride a purpose and breaks down how to simulate riding with…
Reining trainer Trey Pool uses the fence to teach his horses to run straight and true into a stop.…
Kevin Meyer (right) coaches Kim Muer as she rides her horse across a small stream in Wyoming. Meyer, a…
A collection of respected ranchers, horsemen, stockmen and industry experts lists 12 reasons why horses remain the best tools…
Horseman Ben Baldus finds that his practice-pen routine helps his horses understand their jobs for each ranch versatility event.…
Take pressure off yourself and your horses by embracing a slow training process. I could make a long list…
Specialized equine athletes— from broncs to barrel racing horses—win accolades in rodeo for their speed, timing and skills in the specific events for which they are trained. However, there are equally athletic and highly skilled horses, their names and stories rarely known, that are often unnoticed and underappreciated.
If your trail horse’s attention is on the place or buddy he’s leaving behind, use his nervous energy to teach him that being with his rider is the best place to be.
Introducing a child to horses involves much more than helping them into the saddle. Trainer and coach Jackie Krshka says the best approach starts on the ground and includes valuable lessons about a horse’s nature.
