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Smooth & Precise: Western Riding Pattern II
To ace this western riding pattern you'll need to ride fluidly and precisely, and with perfect timing. | MORE
Steady Your Leg
Horsemanship competitors: Tighten your leg for a winning go. | MORE
Strong Leg, Safe Seat
A picture perfect position with a solid foundation is required to be in the ribbons in western horsemanship classes. Subtle improvements that create a balanced seat might make the difference in your performance. | MORE
National-Level Western Horsemanship
Get ready for national-level horsemanship competition with these pattern tips from Buck Grass. From Horse & Rider magazine. | MORE
Horsemanship Help with Al Dunning
Master your western horsemanship pattern with these tips from top trainer Al Dunning. From Horse & Rider magazine. | MORE
Pole-Crossing Exercises to Help You Win Your Trail and Western Classes
To win in trail and Western riding classes, your horse must be able to cleanly cross poles. Here are three exercises from world champion Quarter Horse trainer Kenny Scott. | MORE
Count on the Counter-Canter
Many top reiners use this exercise religiously in their training programs. Here's how to accomplish it. | MORE
Memorize Those Horsemanship Patterns!
Use these step-by-step techniques to help memorize your horsemanship patterns. | MORE
Pole Power: Teach Your Horse to Focus on the Pole
Avoid costly pole hits by teaching your horse to notice the ground. | MORE
Build a Pole-Holder for Your Practice Trail Course
Need a lift? Placing poles at different heights is a must for today's complicated trail courses. Here's how to make a notched trail class block. | MORE
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