Western Horse Show Fashion Clinic 4: Hat Shopping
Last time, I introduced my Western Fashion Clinic Head-to-Toe series beginning at the top–with your quality Western hat. Then I explained some of the differences between felt and straw hats….
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Western Dude Ranch Appeals To Worldwide Travelers, Defying Any Cultural Barriers
…hosts. Colleen Hodson, Executive Director of the Dude Ranchers’ Association says Western dude ranches (found throughout the plains, deserts and mountains of the US and Canada,) have mass appeal. In…
Western Horse Show Fashion Clinic 9: Chaps
…Company Does everyone who shows in Western riding classes need chaps? No. There are a few breeds of horses that are shown with Western tack but chaps optional. As well,…
Wanna Ride? Top50 Ranches’ 10 Best Bargain Western Vacations
Dude ranch vacations don’t have to mean blowing the budget. Top50 Ranches has found 10 unbeatable ranches where you can live the western dream and still have some left over…
Test Ride That Western Saddle
…a communication device in this situation, and it’s important to learn to read the messages it gives you. In this excerpt from my book, The Western Horse’s Pain-Free Back and…
Western Show Clothes on a Budget: The Details
Here are detailed ways to improve your basic turnout without spending a small fortune on Western show clothes….
2010 Western Show Fashions Slideshow
Attention show-fashion junkies! Horse & Rider offers you a sneak peek at the Western show scene’s latest fashions….
Western Dressage: Leg Yield to Lope Depart
Think dressage is unrelated to the Western riding you do? In this slideshow, Al Dunning shows you a dressage-based exercise, the leg-yield that puts your horse in the perfect position…
Natural Horsemanship 101
…as part of the hands-on curriculum. You may either bring your own horse, or purchase or lease one locally. Contact: Catherine Redhead, director of admissions, (877) 683-7331; admissions@umwestern.edu; www.umwestern.edu/programs/equine-studies. Kent…
Choosing Women’s Showmanship Pants
Pant Picks In local open or 4-H shows, jeans with extra-heavy starch and razor-edge creases down the leg fronts create a crisp look that’s acceptable in showmanship. For breed-specific competition,…