Western Horse Training Expert Advice

Bit by Bit
I see bits in catalogs called “reining bits.” Is that what I should ride my reining horse in?

Competitive Trail Riding
How do I get started in the sport of competitive trail riding?

Make a Complete Stop After Barrel Racing
Champion barrel racer Marlene McRae advises how to stop your horse after a barrel racing finish.

Cue Speed Between Barrels
What can I do to get my horse to pick up the pace between barrels?

Breed Specific
What tips do you have regarding the differences I might encounter between open and breed shows?

Downhill Dilemma
My mare kicks out and bucks while going downhill on trail rides. How can I correct this dangerous behavior?

Ending Codependence
When I try to ride my mare away from my gelding, she throws a huge fit. How can I get her to calm down?

Build Speed for a Faster Barrel Racing Time
Champion barrel racer Marlene McRae advises how to condition for a faster barrel racing time.

Moving Forward
My mare keeps switching gaits. How can I train her out of this?

Herd-Bound Help
Can you give me some pointers on how to make my horse less herd bound during trail rides?