Horsemanship

Riding a Horsemanship Pattern
APHA judge and educator David Denniston offers tips for riding a horsemanship pattern.

Western - Nail That Lead
World-champion reining trainer Casey Deary explains how to teach your horse to lope off on the correct lead.

Horse Training - Horsemanship
Trainer and judge Holly Hover offers her tips for a winning horsemanship ride.

Horse Training - Riding with a Light Touch
Teach your horse to become responsive to light rein and leg cues so that he is a predictable performer in the show-ring.

Horse Training - Charging Up the Lazy Horse
Top trainer Buddy Fisher offers ways to get your lazy horse to change his meandering ways.

Horse Training - Training Without Force
Respecting our horses as partners means never trying to overpower them and force them into performing like wind-up toys.

Western Horse Training - Bit Advice
Take a moment to understand that piece of equipment in your horse???s mouth, and learn how to select the best bit for comfortable, effective communication.

Western Horse Training - Flawless Riding Position
Follow these ten tips to improve your western equitation.

Western Horse Training - Riding the Pivot
World-class trainer Charlie Cole shares his method for teaching your horse to pivot perfectly, whether you're in the ring or out on the trail.

Western Horse Training - Graduating Your Western Horse From Snaffle to Curb Bit
The key to a smooth and successful transition to the curb bit is to have your horse supple and responsive to the snaffle bit first.

Western Horse Training - Walk-to-Lope Transitions
Learn champion Karen Qualls' system for a graceful walk-to-lope departure.

Western Horse Training - Bodybuilding for the Western Horse
Use bending and suppling exercises borrowed from dressage to improve your western horse.

Western Horse Training - Competing in Western Horsemanship
Trainer and judge Holly Hover offers her tips for a winning western horsemanship ride.

Western Horse Training - Extend the Jog and Collect Benefits
Work your western horse at the extended jog to enhance slower gaits.