Master the Reining Rollback
Master this key reining maneuver with guidance from reining trainer Nathan Piper.
Horse Sense
Barrel Racing: Find Your Pocket
Make space around the barrel for a faster pattern.
Western Dressage Overview
This relatively new sport is quickly gaining popularity and can be done by any western pair with a good foundation.
Boxing a Cow
Learn how to box a cow in an NRCHA limited class.
Ranch Riding Lowdown
Ranch riding tops the list as one of the most popular western show classes. The appeal? A class that riders can succeed in without expensive...
Meet World Champion Barrel Racer Jordon Briggs
This article about Jordon Briggs appeared in the Winter 2022 issue of Western Life Today magazine. It’s not every day that the reigning world champion...
Horsewoman Baru Forell Excels as Silversmith
Baru Forell couldn’t believe her eyes. A friend, Matt Humphreys, had engraved a stunning pair of spurs. “In 2005, I saw a pair of spurs...
Kelsie Domer's Rodeo Roots
Kelsie Domer was practically born with a rope in her hand. By age 5, she got her first taste of rodeo at local competitions with...
Horse Riding Vacation Basics
As a photojournalist, I have made a career of being a horse riding vacation junkie. I find experiencing little pockets of the world the typical...
Wild Horses Roam Free
Wild horses are the icons of the West. Roaming the high desert plains, in some areas surrounded by 14,000-foot snow-capped mountain peaks, wild horses splash...
