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HORSES
The Making Of A Ranch Horse
Saddle up! You're in for a wild ride...
March 7, 2024
Ranch work is tough- on the person and the horse. There are long hours, harsh weather conditions, and lots of maneuvering. It an be difficult to find or make a horse that can stand up to the test. Bloodlines can be influential, but ultimately it’s the individual horse that needs to be judged. Some of...
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Circles, Circles, Circles... Why You Should Ride Them!
Every rider should practice riding circles with their horse.
By
Emily Fought
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March 1, 2024
It doesn’t matter what discipline you ride, circles are good for every horse and rider! In certain competitions like western dressage tests or reining patterns, the horse must complete a circle. Riding a perfectly round circle is much harder than one might imagine. The horse cannot drift in or out and must have the right...
HORSES
How To Ride Through A Spook
If you have a spooky horse, then keep reading!
By
Emily Fought
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February 19, 2024
It’s inevitable! Almost all horses spook at some point or another. Some are definitely more spooky than others, but regardless you need to know to maintain your composure when it happens. A spook is when your horse becomes frightened of something. It could be a plastic bag, road sign, or even a deer or jogger....
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The Incredible 13-Year-Old Cowgirl, Piper Yule!
It's not everyday you meet someone as incredible as this cowgirl.
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Emily Fought
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January 22, 2024
There are few as tough as Piper Yule. This young lady is a 5th generation cowgirl! She does roman riding, liberty horsemanship, and trick riding for huge crowds across the United States and Canada. On her family ranch, she participates in team roping, cutting, and working cow horse. This 13 year old sure stays busy!...
HORSES
6 Non-Fiction Books For Western Riders
Learn more about training your western horse.
By
Emily Fought
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January 15, 2024
A great rider is always looking for ways to improve their horsemanship. Instruction in the form riding lessons, videos, and books are a wonderful way to learn. Many talented trainers have created books for riders to increase their knowledge. You can find guides on all sorts of topics from groundwork exercises to cowboy dressage. Western...
HORSES
Get Excited For Liberty Festival
By
Emily Fought
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October 3, 2023
Is your excitement growing? The 2023 Liberty Festival is almost here! This one-of-a-kind event will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park on October 13th through 15th. Get ready for world-class education, incredible performances, exciting competition, and fun shopping opportunities. The liberty community is welcoming of all horse lovers! The International Liberty Horse Association is...
HORSES
20 Things To Desensitize Your Horse To
By
Emily Fought
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September 5, 2023
Horse trainers commonly use the term ‘desensitize’ to refer to getting their horse comfortable to an object or situation. The rider or handler helps the horse to overcome their fear. This training exercise is essential to developing a well-broke horse. The more you can expose them to the better their reactions become. Desensitize Your Horse...
HORSES
10 Tips For Dealing With A Stubborn Horse
By
Emily Fought
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January 18, 2023
The bad news is that stubborn horses aren’t always pleasant to be around. Quite frankly, they can be very frustrating and even dangerous! Luckily, there are ways to train them and work through their behavioral problems. You and your horse can have a great relationship with proper training and patience. Stubborn Horse Tips Stubborn horses...
HORSES
10 Tips For The Intermediate Rider
By
Emily Fought
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September 22, 2022
An intermediate rider is comfortable on a horse. They have a solid understanding of the different gaits and can control their horse in most situations. They’re no longer a beginner, but not quite an experienced rider. If this you, then you may be wondering how to take your riding to the next level… Tips for...
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