balance

All horses are born asymmetrical. No horse is perfect! Each one has a dominant side, which serves them just fine naturally. Unfortunately, when you add the weight of a rider the lack of straightness through their body can become an issue. It should be your goal to teach the horse how to move in a...

Life is crazy. It’s even crazier with horses. They’re indescribably amazing to own, but it is without a doubt, a huge responsibility. So how do cowgirls balance their own lives with horses?  Use a Calendar Between your appointments and theirs, take the burden off your shoulders of trying to mentally remember everything. It’s an easy...

Roadside flyers posted around major cities from Amarillo, Texas, to Cheyenne, Wyoming, in 1929 invited rodeo fans to come and see trick roper and bronc rider Bea Kirnan and “gasp with amazement and wonder at her daredevil talent.”  Audiences were promised to be “thrilled and mesmerized” by Bea’s work in the saddle. Born on October...

Trade your gym membership for time in the saddle! Riders will be happy to know that saddling up and going for a ride will improve their fitness. Riding is quite the workout, as many of you know. So, there’s no need to feel guilty! You can work on your health and do something you love....

Dressage is for all types of riders and horses. It doesn’t matter if you ride it with an English or western saddle. The benefits are numerous! The word dressage means “training of animals” in french. It’s an amazing way to teach your horse how to properly move and carry themselves. These benefits will surely amaze...

Bareback riding receives a lot of attention. It can be a fun way to connect with your horse and develop a solid feel of their movement. It’s also quicker than saddling up! After hearing some benefits of bareback riding, you may be eager to give it a try for yourself. First, you should answer these...

There’s more benefits to bareback riding than just saving time saddling up…it can actually help you become a better rider! You’ll be using muscles you didn’t even know you had. If you’re willing to put in the work, you’ll reap these amazing benefits. 1. Better communication: A shift of your weight, a gentle squeeze with...

Ground poles can be an excellent tool in the arena. They not only change things up, but also develop and shape different muscles in your horse’s body. Your horse will experience improved hindquarter strength, better balance, and lengthening of his stride. It doesn’t matter what discipline you ride. Ground poles are not just for jumpers…they’re...