Training a horse not to kick is done by spending time near the horse, grooming the horse, handling..

To teach a horse to back up under a saddle, first teach the horse the term "back" while on...

Cinching a saddle properly takes practice, as it should be tight enough to keep the saddle...

Mounting a western saddle on a horse requires first brushing down the horse's back, laying down...

Breaking a horse, also known as starting the horse, involves plenty of handling...

Training a horse on various terrain difficulty levels is important so the horse is not spooked...

Using legs while riding is a method of steering the horse by apply pressure with the thighs...

Becoming a professional equestrian rider not only requires the talent, but it also require...

Some good qualities found in a top rider include having respect for other riders, respect for...

To be a top rider, it takes a full commitment to the people and animals involved, a passion for...

Working with student riders can be done one-on-one or in small groups, but the...

Rider position for barrel racing is important because it really affects the weight distribution for

When running a trot and canter pattern for barrel racing, it's a good idea not to go too fast at

Having the right distribution of weight while jumping a fence with your horse is critical, because

Exercising mental focus to build confidence in the warm-up ring is similar to any other muscle

Training a three day eventing horse involves focusing on directing the horse well in both direction

Training for three day eventing involves taking a horse cross country over terrain and natural

Neck reining is a method of indirect reining that trains the horse to respond to very...

Training a horse to jog or lope begins with good groundwork where the horse learns both verbal...

Leading a horse is done through positive reinforcement, gentle pressure and vocal cues. Train...