Western show classes like ranch riding and ranch trail usually feature obstacles and maneuvers that a horse would face in day-to-day riding and/or working, such as crossing bridges, opening gates, ...

Western riding is about much more than just using a different saddle, and it’s a discipline in its own right. Historically, it’s a softer form of dressage. The horse, once extinct in America, was ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Rodeo evokes a manly, rugged image — a dusty road, expansive skies, a horse, a saddle, a man in worn jeans, a high-crowned cowboy hat. But the picture isn’t ...

IF you think that Western riding is all about cowboys on galloping horses, lassoing cattle and coming to an impressive halt in a cloud of dust, think again. Bruce Lawrence says it is one of the oldest ...

A closer look at the style of Western horse riding reveals a technique that encourages an independent seat, soft hands and clear yet subtle communication with your horse — all things we strive to ...

I have recently returned from an adventurous trip to Mammoth Lakes, California. Although I had planned to spend most of my trip hiking and running, I couldn’t resist trying Western riding up in the ...

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. My mom promised me riding lessons when I turned 16, but never delivered. So it’s time to stop playing the ...