AS MUCH AS I wish I could, I can’t seem to shake my stubborn streak of cowboy pride. Sometimes it manifests itself in a positive way—doing a job right or not backing down in the face of a challenge.
But sometimes it gets in my way. While I’m fairly confident of my abilities in the pasture, my show-ring potential has a pretty low ceiling. Yet, like anyone, I truly enjoy an exceptional horse. Despite my limited competitive experience—and for some reason I haven’t completely figured out—the ranch horse versatility contests hold a bit of appeal for me.
I’ve been to a handful of clinics, watched online instructional videos, and picked the brains of horsemen whose talents I respect. While helpful, none of these situations could give me what I really needed: One-on-one attention to diagnose and remedy the things that were holding me back.
My wife had taken some lessons from a nearby trainer, and her horsemanship climbed to new heights. She did her best to help me use the tips and tricks he taught her, but it didn’t have the same effect.
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The Horse
LIFE TAKES US DOWN different paths, but I seem to be on just one, which is with the horse.
Decoding the Diseases Examined by AQHA's Six-Panel Test
The six-panel test is a diagnostic tool used to assess the genetic predispositions of horses. It's meant to discover if a horse has or is a carrier for certain hereditary diseases and traits.
Love is Good
All horses are assured a hopeful, compassionate plan of care at This Old Horse, a program that helps not only horses but people, too.
HORSE PACKING 101
Take your trail riding to the next level with nature-filled adventures in the back or front country.
NEW HORSE; NEW PROBLEMS
Anew horse can bring excitement and energy to the barn, and even reinvigorate your passion. However, there are also a myriad of new problems that can come with a new horse, so learn how to introduce him properly to avoid these common issues.
First-Timer Tips
Heading to a young rider's first event with their horse can be intimidating. Use these myths and truths to make it smoother sailing for yourself and your young rider.
Re-Rescued: Aslan's Story
One special gelding learns about three different types of love during his rescue journey.
The Country's Hottest Horse Motels
Take your next trail-riding adventure to the next level by staying at one of these six horse motels across the United States.
Outbreak! What We've Learned
Learn how disease outbreaks in recent years have changed the horse industry, and why it's so important to play your part when it comes to disease prevention efforts.
TRAINING THE SENSITIVE HORSE
Shift your mindset and grow your sensitive horse's pressure-handling skills to improve his confidence and your riding enjoyment.
