performance

A focused horse is one that is obedient. They’re listening to their rider’s aids and ready to perform. You could say they’re calm and collected. It doesn’t matter what discipline you ride, you want your horse focused on you. Many horses never reach their full potential because they’re too anxious or stressed. These horses are...

You’ve likely seen them on a horse or two. Some horse owners use them every ride, while others put them on for turnout. Bell boots offer protection to the heel area. They’re put onto the horse’s front hooves. These boots also come in a wide range of styles and colors, including pull-on designs, velcro, glitter,...

Luke Gingerich, of Luke Gingerich Horsemanship, put on an amazing performance at the 2021 Quarter Horse Congress. His freestyle on Tinseltowns Whizard featured a bridleless reining pattern and various tricks. Their connection was beautiful to watch! His hard work and dedication is evident in this ride. Since a young age, Luke has had a love...

Are you ready to take you horseman-fit to the next level? You can take your training outside the arena and into the gym through a quick follow on social media! Accounts like Barrel Racer Fit offer up some great workouts to level up and increase your horseback. If you feel a little lost when it...

Good horse trainers know that the horse’s mindset is just as important as their body. Young and older horses should be happy while they train. It’ll make them easier to work with and even safer! Luckily, it’s rather simple to keep them content. This advice will help! 1. Sessions should be short. The key here...

As the name suggests, horse diving is when a horse plunges into a pool of water. The diving ramp can be as high as 60 feet in the air. The most famous venue was Atlantic City’s Steel Pier. This act has since been stopped due to concerns of animal welfare, but was very popular at...

Your saddle pad has an important job. It must fit the horse, saddle and job requested of it. There are so many options on the market that it can be overwhelming to choose the right one. They come in different materials, shapes, thicknesses and colors. When properly cared for, a good one will last you...

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...