Western show classes like ranch riding and ranch trail usually feature obstacles and maneuvers that a horse would face in day-to-day riding and/or working, such as crossing bridges, opening gates, ...

Explore the differences between Western, English, and Natural Horsemanship training, from tack and techniques to competition ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Located just 35 minutes from Yellowstone National Park in Paradise Valley and nestled in the shadow of ...

“Next up is the team from Chicago,” crackles the disembodied voice over the speaker system mounted above the arena. A genuine “Yee-haw!” is heard across the dusty corral, as two men and a woman ride ...

Long winter got you down? Did your anticipation for Spring turn into suffering with hay fever or allergies from everything blooming? Are you ready for not only a change of pace, but also a change of ...

Bucolic scenes from the Old West, like horseback riding through rolling hills and settling in at a remote hacienda, can capture the imagination. But these experiences don't have to be relegated to the ...

Tucked into the foothills west of Loveland sits the Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch. While many people have become enamored with the Western lifestyle and culture, thanks to shows like “Yellowstone,” ...

Elizabeth Iandoli helped her West Texas A&M western ranch riding team to a season-opening win in College Station, Texas. Competing against Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas Tech, the defending ...

A closer look at the style of Western horse riding reveals a technique that encourages an independent seat, soft hands and ...