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Tips For Barrel Racing Success

Simple Barrel Horse Training Exercises

Barrel racing is an exciting and enjoyable form of competition for horses and riders. Like all forms of equine discipline, it takes quite a bit of practice and preparation to be successful. You can’t just start out barrel racing and expect your horse or yourself to do well. Instead you must lay a foundation to … Read more

Can You Get Certification

How To Start A Horse Training Business?

If you love horses and have had some luck working with your own horses, you may be wondering how you might become a horse trainer. Is certification necessary? Are there training programs you can attend? Where should you begin? In this article, we answer these questions and more. Read on to learn more on how … Read more

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The Importance Of Good Conformation In Horses

What is horse conformation? Why is it important? How to judge it? In this article, we review basic conformation rules and provide good resources to help you understand how to evaluate a horse’s conformation. Read on to learn more. Horse Conformation – Why It Is Important? Your horse’s successful performance is closely tied in with … Read more

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Riding Your Horse Bareback {A Short Guide}

If you’ve only ever ridden with the saddle, you don’t actually know how to ride. That may seem like a dramatic statement, but there is a huge difference between learning how to ride with the saddle and learning how to ride with just a horse. When you ride bareback you are in close contact with … Read more

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How Far Can A Horse Travel In A Day?

If you’re thinking about trail riding or just going out for a long ride in your area, you may wonder how far your horse can travel in a day. The distance your horse can cover in a day depends on a lot of different factors, including: In this article, we discuss the things you should … Read more

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