Ranch riding

We’ve gathered opinions from experts in ranch-horse competition about the kind of fashion, tack and equipment you should bring to AQHA ranch horse classes.

As ranch riding rapidly grows in popularity, many competitors are wondering the same thing – what do you wear for this class? The class draws many with its no bling, workmanlike façade, however, that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to add your own flair to the simple, classic ranch riding style. Amateur Emily Peak says […]

Western Horseman October 2019 By Ross Hecox and Susan Morrison ASK RANCHERS OR BREEDERS to list the bloodlines that influence their horse programs, and you will likely receive a comprehensive list of sires, dams, granddams and grandsires. Even though studying a five-generation pedigree gives you...

These 6 mistakes to avoid while riding your horse come for Jones Equine LLC. Legs are a very important part of horseback riding communicating effectively with your horse. However if you use them wrong then it can lead to a horse that acts hot and nervous when you ride. Find out what the mistakes are

How to master the deep seat in your riding. Learn 12 tips to master the deep seat and improve your horseback riding.

Ranch riding is rapidly becoming one of the most popular classes on both the AQHA and APHA circuits for amateurs, youth, and open exhibitors alike. Horses that are fabulous athletes but may not be slow enough for the pleasure or ground covering enough for the hunter under saddle seem to have found a place in […]

Bud Lyon works with a novice ranch rider to explain the importance of working the trot.

These days, most English riders wear riding helmets, but you almost never see a Western rider wearing a helmet. Why is that? I’ve tried to look at the reasons why Western horseback riders tend not to use a helmet. I also explain whether or not these reasons are valid. Read on to learn more. It’s […]

Trainer and clinician Laurel Walker Denton offers the finer points of presentation for ranch riding classes, from tack to rider turnout.

Ranch riding is rapidly becoming one of the most popular classes on both the AQHA and APHA circuits for amateurs, youth, and open exhibitors alike. Horses that are fabulous athletes but may not be slow enough for the pleasure or ground covering enough for the hunter under saddle seem to have found a place in […]