Ranch riding

Ranch Riding Basics

Ranch riding tops the list as one of the most popular western show classes. Learn how to prepare for the pattern class with tips to succeed.

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.

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

In the ranch riding events, the extended walk can be one of the more difficult gaits because your horse will want to trot off. Step up your game and plus this maneuver on your score card with these tips!

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...

There is no doubt that the ranch riding (formerly, ranch horse pleasure) classes have exploded in recent years at AQHA and APHA shows. This exciting, fast paced event is quickly becoming one of the largest classes at many shows across the country. For instance, at the 2015 AQHA World Show, the Junior and Senior Ranch […]

The following three questions were posted on Weaver Leather’s Facebook page in response to the Jac videos: “How do you teach the horse to accept contact with the bit better? “-Julie H “How should I go about teaching my mare to put her head down and collect?”-Kaitlin F “How do you teach a horse to…

Diamond-McNabb Ranch Horse Sale is in just a few weeks, and they've revealed their 2020 sales horses! Meet the horses of Diamond-McNabb...

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