Speed Events

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

Back Your Horse
Teaching your horse to perform a smooth and steady back up can win you points in the show-ring, and keep him supple and responsive to the bridle.

Neck Reining Made Simple
Without good neck-reining responses, a horse won't do well in western pleasure, reining, barrel racing or most other western events.

Round Pen Training
Want to move forward in your training program? Try going in circles — in a round pen.

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

Longeing Safely
Tips for holding the line.

Barrel Essentials
If you want to run barrels, use champion barrel racer Julie Voigt’s proven strategies to get your horse started.

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.

Cowboy Mounted Shooting
Get fired up to enjoy Cowboy Mounted Shooting, a fast-paced sport combining gymkhana and Old West marksmanship.

Getting Past Go
If your speed event horse has trouble entering the in-gate, advice from our experts will put you back on track.